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The life of Charlotte Brontë

Presents the 1857 version of Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell's biography of her fellow author Charlotte Brontë, and includes a critical introduction, and notes on subsequent variations.

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Main Author: Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Other Authors: Jay, Elisabeth
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Penguin Books, 1997.
Series:Penguin classics.
Subjects:
Brontë, Charlotte, > 1816-1855.
Novelists, English > 19th century > Biography.
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Summary:Presents the 1857 version of Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell's biography of her fellow author Charlotte Brontë, and includes a critical introduction, and notes on subsequent variations.
Item Description:Originally published: London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1857.
Physical Description:xli, 494 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0140434933 (pbk.)
9780140434934 (pbk.)
Author Notes:ELIZABETH GASKELL was born in London in 1810. She married a minister, and her literary output was substantial and completely professional. Many of her works are available in Penguin Classics, including NORTH AND SOUTH, SYLVIA'S LOVERS, and WIVES AND DAUGHTERS. She died suddenly in 1865.

ELISABETH JAY has taught and lectured at various universities in Great Britain and the USA, and is currently Head of Westminster College, Oxford. Her books include FAITH AND DOUBT IN VICTORIAN BRITAIN.

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