Life Of Charlotte Brontë Volume 2
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Volume Two of Elizabeth Gaskell's biography of Charlotte Brontë continues the narrative from the author's early life and education, exploring her journey toward becoming a writer. The book delves into Charlotte's passionate, but ultimately unfulfilled, love for Constantin Héger, her teacher in Brussels. Gaskell meticulously documents the tumultuous emotional landscape of Charlotte's life, detailing her creative process, the close bond she shared with her sisters, and her struggles with the societal expectations placed upon women in Victorian England. Through Gaskell's insightful prose, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex, multifaceted individual behind the literary genius that captivated the world. This volume concludes with Charlotte's marriage to Arthur Bell Nicholls, a man who offered her love and companionship in her final years, and her untimely death from consumption at the young age of 38. Gaskell's biography serves as a testament to Charlotte Brontë's literary legacy and her enduring influence on the world of literature.Book Details
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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell , often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian...
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