Barker's book is the first definitive history of this ever-fascinating family. Based on 11 years of research among newly-discovered letters by every family member, original manuscripts, and the newspapers of the time, it gives a new and fuller picture of the Brontes lives from beginning to end and demolishes many myths. 16 pages of photos.
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Barker's book is the first definitive history of this ever-fascinating family. Based on 11 years of research among newly-discovered letters by every family member, original manuscripts, and the newspapers of the time, it gives a new and fuller picture of the Brontes lives from beginning to end and demolishes many myths. 16 pages of photos.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Ex-Library Hard Cover--VG/VG--Ex-Library--Book and dust jacket show only light wear--1003 pages with index and section of photography--Stated First U.S. Edition w/full # string and original price of 35.00 present.
This book of over 1000 pages gives an extraordinary insight into the lives of the Brontes, not least the hardships and tragedies which dominated and shaped their lives. It dispels many of the myths which have grown up about their family life and reveals personal experiences which have been translated into key features in the well known novels written by Charlotte, Emily and Anne.
It is highly recommended reading for anyone with an interest in this famous Yorkshire literary family