Emily Brontë
Emily Brontë
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Emily Jane Brontë was the second of three sisters born to Patrick and Maria Brontë in Thornton, Yorkshire, England. Her siblings were Charlotte and Anne, both of whom would go on to achieve literary success.
Birth and Death Dates
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Emily Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, and died on December 19, 1848.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Emily Brontë was an English novelist and poet, writing under the pseudonym Ellis Bell. Her work primarily focused on themes of love, nature, and isolation.
Early Life and Background
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The Brontë family moved to Haworth in 1820 after Maria's death from tuberculosis. Patrick Brontë, a clergyman, struggled to provide for his children due to the poor state of the parish. The sisters were educated at home, where they developed a passion for literature and poetry.
Emily's writing was heavily influenced by her experiences living on the Yorkshire moors. Her family's poverty and isolation also had a profound impact on her work. Emily Brontë never married and lived a reclusive life, preferring to focus on her writing rather than social interactions.
Major Accomplishments
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Despite her limited output, Emily Brontë's novel Wuthering Heights remains one of the most celebrated works in English literature. The book explores themes of love, revenge, and the destructive power of unchecked emotions. Critics have praised its innovative narrative structure and vivid descriptions of the Yorkshire landscape.
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë wrote a collection of poetry called Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell (1850). The book was published anonymously but is believed to be the work of the three Brontë sisters. Emily's poetry explores themes of love, nature, and mortality.
Impact and Legacy
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Emily Brontë's work has had a lasting impact on literature. Her exploration of themes such as love, revenge, and isolation continues to resonate with readers today. Wuthering Heights remains a classic of English literature, inspiring adaptations in various forms of media.
The novel's exploration of the human condition has also made it a subject of academic study. Scholars have analyzed its use of language, narrative structure, and themes to gain insight into the Victorian era and the social context in which it was written.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Emily Brontë's work is widely quoted due to its poetic and evocative descriptions of nature. Her exploration of the human condition has made her a celebrated figure in literature, with Wuthering Heights remaining one of the most studied novels of all time.
Readers continue to be drawn to Emily Brontë's writing for its emotional depth, vivid descriptions of the natural world, and timeless themes that transcend generations. Her legacy as a writer continues to inspire new readers and scholars alike, ensuring her place in literary history.
Quotes by Emily Brontë
Emily Brontë's insights on:
The winter wind is loud and wild, Come close to me, my darling child; Forsake thy books, and mateless play. And, while the night is gathering grey, We'll talk its pensive hours away.
Love is like the wild-rose briar; / Friendship is like the holly-tree. / The holly is dark when the rose briar blooms, / But which will bloom most constantly?
Riches I hold in light esteem, / And Love I laugh to scorn; / And lust of fame was but a dream, / That vanished with the morn: / And if I pray, the only prayer / That moves my lips for me / Is, "Leave the heart that now I bear, / And give me liberty!" / Yes, as my swift days near their goal: / 'Tis all that I implore; / In life and death a chainless soul, / With courage to endure.
He’s more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.
Cold in the earth and fifteen wild Decembers, From those brown hills, have melted into spring.
I'll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide.
Sweet Love of youth, forgive, if I forget thee, While the world’s tide is bearing me along; Sterner desires and darker hopes beset me, Hopes which obscure, but cannot do thee wrong.
Yes, as my swift days near their goal, ’tis all that I implore: In life and death a chainless soul, with courage to endure.
