Wuthering Heights - Brontë, Emily
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"Wuthering Heights," the timeless classic penned by Emily Brontë, unfolds against the desolate moors of 1801 England. The narrative, recounted by housekeeper Nelly Dean to tenant Lockwood, delves into the tumultuous lives of the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights. The story commences with the introduction of Heathcliff, a brooding figure whose arrival at Wuthering Heights sparks a complex tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. As Lockwood documents Nelly's reminiscences in his diary, the reader is transported to a haunting landscape where childhood friendships between Catherine and Heathcliff…mehr

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"Wuthering Heights," the timeless classic penned by Emily Brontë, unfolds against the desolate moors of 1801 England. The narrative, recounted by housekeeper Nelly Dean to tenant Lockwood, delves into the tumultuous lives of the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights. The story commences with the introduction of Heathcliff, a brooding figure whose arrival at Wuthering Heights sparks a complex tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. As Lockwood documents Nelly's reminiscences in his diary, the reader is transported to a haunting landscape where childhood friendships between Catherine and Heathcliff evolve into a passionate but tragic love. The narrative spans generations, chronicling Heathcliff's vengeful pursuits, Catherine's ill-fated choices, and the eventual union of their descendants, Cathy and Hareton. Brontë masterfully weaves a narrative through diary entries, creating a non-linear chronicle that adds depth to the characters and plot. The reader is immersed in a world where love and cruelty entwine, culminating in a haunting resolution that lingers long after the last page is turned. "Wuthering Heights" is a compelling exploration of the human psyche, a dark and passionate tale that transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on literature.
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Emily Brontë (1818-1848) The third of the famous Brontë siblings, Emily Jane Brontë was an English novelist and poet. Her most famous work Wuthering Heights - and her only novel - was published under the pen name, Ellis Bell, in 1847. Although Emily is best known for writing Wuthering Heights, she was a prolific poet who wrote around 200 poems in her lifetime. She contributed many of her well-known poems to Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell, which Emily published in 1846 along with her sisters, Charlotte and Anne Brontë. According to Charlotte Brontë, Emily was reclusive and shy. Interestingly, her solitary nature was reserved for human beings, while her warmth emerged when she found herself in nature. An empathetic person, she took in her surroundings while wandering the moors with her sister, Anne, and poured it into the saga of everlasting love: Wuthering Heights. Despite being criticized when it was first published, the novel is today considered one of the finest works in English literature.
Emily Brontë