Emily Brontë: is there a second novel?

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Emily Brontë died on this day in 1848. She has always been the most mysterious of the Brontë sisters. There are no evidences of any important relationships ouside the ones she had in her own family; we don’t know how she used to spend her time during her long walks on the moors. Even her well-known …

Gentleman Jack and the Brontës – Pt 2: Anne Lister and Emily Brontë

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How does Anne Lister’s story connect with the Brontës? In 1826 Lister inherited from her uncles Shibden Hall, a name that will certainly sound familiar to all Brontë enthusiasts. It is believed in fact, that Shibden Hall and the land all around Law Hill could be among the places that inspired Heathcliff and Catherine’s story …

Gentleman Jack and the Brontës – Pt1: Who is Anne Lister?

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A few years ago, while having a memorable lunch in one of our favourite restaurants in Main Street, some English friends told us about Gentleman Jack, a BBC and HBO production. We had never heard about it before, but our friends were so excited about this tv series that we were immediately intrigued. This show tells the …

Extremely Rare Handwritten Manuscript by Emily Brontë Will Be Auctioned

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An incredibly rare handwritten manuscript of poems by Emily Brontë, with pencil corrections by Charlotte, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s. It is an extraordinary finding, one of the very few records of Emily’s life. After being untraceable for almost one hundred years, it will soon be auctioned as part of a sale alongside with many …

The most beautiful poems by Emily Brontë

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Emily Jane Brontë died on this day in 1848. Today we’d love to remember her by reading some of her poems. As a matter of fact, her masterpiece Wuthering Heights is not Emily’s only legacy. Here are some of the most beautiful poems by Emily Brontë, and we can’t wait to share them with you …