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{{Infobox writer | [[File:Painting of Brontë sisters.png|thumb]] [[File:Gondal Poems.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Constantinheger1.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Emily Brontë cropped.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox writer | ||
| name = Emily Brontë | | name = Emily Brontë | ||
| image = | | image = <!-- Image of Emily Brontë --> | ||
| caption = | | caption = Emily Brontë, author of ''Wuthering Heights'' | ||
| birth_date = | | birth_date = 30 July 1818 | ||
| birth_place = Thornton, West Yorkshire, England | | birth_place = Thornton, West Yorkshire, England | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = 19 December 1848 | ||
| death_place = Haworth, West Yorkshire, England | | death_place = Haworth, West Yorkshire, England | ||
| occupation = Novelist, poet | | occupation = Novelist, poet | ||
| notable_works = ''[[Wuthering Heights]]'' | | notable_works = ''[[Wuthering Heights]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Emily Jane Brontë''' (30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her only novel, ''[[Wuthering Heights]]'', now considered a classic of English literature. She | '''Emily Jane Brontë''' (30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her only novel, ''[[Wuthering Heights]]'', now considered a classic of English literature. She published under the pen name '''Ellis Bell'''. | ||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
Emily Brontë was born in | Emily Brontë was born in Thornton, West Yorkshire, England, the fifth of six children of Patrick Brontë, an Irish Anglican clergyman, and Maria Branwell. In 1820, the family moved to [[Haworth]], where Patrick was appointed perpetual curate. After the death of their mother in 1821, the Brontë children were largely left to their own devices, and they created imaginary worlds to entertain themselves. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
Emily attended the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge, but her time there was cut short due to the harsh conditions, which contributed to the deaths of her older sisters, Maria and Elizabeth. Emily and her sister [[Charlotte Brontë|Charlotte]] returned home, where they were educated by their father and their aunt, Elizabeth Branwell. | |||
== Literary Career == | == Literary Career == | ||
Emily Brontë's literary career | Emily Brontë's literary career began with poetry. In 1846, she and her sisters [[Charlotte Brontë|Charlotte]] and [[Anne Brontë|Anne]] published a joint collection of poems under the pseudonyms Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. Although the collection sold poorly, it encouraged the sisters to pursue their writing careers. | ||
=== ''Wuthering Heights'' === | === ''Wuthering Heights'' === | ||
Emily's only novel, ''[[Wuthering Heights]]'', was published in 1847 under her pen name, Ellis Bell. The novel is a complex tale of passion and | Emily's only novel, ''[[Wuthering Heights]]'', was published in 1847 under her pen name, Ellis Bell. The novel is a complex tale of passion, revenge, and the supernatural, set on the Yorkshire moors. Initially, it received mixed reviews due to its stark depiction of mental and physical cruelty, but it has since become a staple of English literature and is widely studied in schools and universities. | ||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Emily Brontë was known for her reclusive nature and strong attachment to her home and family. She rarely left Haworth and was deeply connected to the moorland landscape that | Emily Brontë was known for her reclusive nature and strong attachment to her home and family. She rarely left Haworth and was deeply connected to the moorland landscape that surrounded her home, which heavily influenced her writing. | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
Emily Brontë died of tuberculosis on 19 December 1848, at the age of 30. | Emily Brontë died of tuberculosis on 19 December 1848, at the age of 30. She was buried in the family vault at the Church of St Michael and All Angels in Haworth. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Emily Brontë's work has had a lasting impact on literature and | Emily Brontë's work, particularly ''[[Wuthering Heights]]'', has had a lasting impact on literature. Her novel is celebrated for its innovative narrative structure and its exploration of complex themes such as love, revenge, and the supernatural. Emily's poetry, though less well-known, is also highly regarded for its emotional depth and technical skill. | ||
== | == Also see == | ||
* [[Charlotte Brontë]] | * [[Charlotte Brontë]] | ||
* [[Anne Brontë]] | * [[Anne Brontë]] | ||
* [[Patrick Brontë]] | * [[Patrick Brontë]] | ||
* [[Haworth]] | |||
* [[Wuthering Heights]] | |||
* [[Brontë Parsonage Museum]] | |||
{{Brontë family}} | |||
[[Category:1818 births]] | [[Category:1818 births]] | ||
[[Category:1848 deaths]] | [[Category:1848 deaths]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:English novelists]] | ||
[[Category:English | [[Category:English poets]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Women writers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:19th-century English writers]] | ||
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| Died | 19 December 1848 Haworth, West Yorkshire, England |
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| Occupation | Novelist, poet |
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Emily Jane Brontë (30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. She published under the pen name Ellis Bell.
Early Life[edit]
Emily Brontë was born in Thornton, West Yorkshire, England, the fifth of six children of Patrick Brontë, an Irish Anglican clergyman, and Maria Branwell. In 1820, the family moved to Haworth, where Patrick was appointed perpetual curate. After the death of their mother in 1821, the Brontë children were largely left to their own devices, and they created imaginary worlds to entertain themselves.
Education[edit]
Emily attended the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge, but her time there was cut short due to the harsh conditions, which contributed to the deaths of her older sisters, Maria and Elizabeth. Emily and her sister Charlotte returned home, where they were educated by their father and their aunt, Elizabeth Branwell.
Literary Career[edit]
Emily Brontë's literary career began with poetry. In 1846, she and her sisters Charlotte and Anne published a joint collection of poems under the pseudonyms Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. Although the collection sold poorly, it encouraged the sisters to pursue their writing careers.
Wuthering Heights[edit]
Emily's only novel, Wuthering Heights, was published in 1847 under her pen name, Ellis Bell. The novel is a complex tale of passion, revenge, and the supernatural, set on the Yorkshire moors. Initially, it received mixed reviews due to its stark depiction of mental and physical cruelty, but it has since become a staple of English literature and is widely studied in schools and universities.
Personal Life[edit]
Emily Brontë was known for her reclusive nature and strong attachment to her home and family. She rarely left Haworth and was deeply connected to the moorland landscape that surrounded her home, which heavily influenced her writing.
Death[edit]
Emily Brontë died of tuberculosis on 19 December 1848, at the age of 30. She was buried in the family vault at the Church of St Michael and All Angels in Haworth.
Legacy[edit]
Emily Brontë's work, particularly Wuthering Heights, has had a lasting impact on literature. Her novel is celebrated for its innovative narrative structure and its exploration of complex themes such as love, revenge, and the supernatural. Emily's poetry, though less well-known, is also highly regarded for its emotional depth and technical skill.
