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A biography of the eccentric, brilliant Bronte family, whose tortured lives found an outlet in the great books they wrote.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and writings of the Bronte sisters, discussing how they developed the Gothic and Romantic gneres in their own unique ways, how their works shocked and delighted readers in their own time, and how their troubled lives influenced their work.

Contains over five hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the lives and achievements, careers, writings, characters, and other aspects of the five literary Brontes, including Patrick, Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne.

A biography of the Bront? family, exploring the relationships among the three sisters (all noted nineteenth-century authors) and with other family members.

Examines the lives and works of nineteenth-century sisters and writers Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in their writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.