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Brontë, Charlotte
1816
1855
Bell, Currer
Bronte, Charlotte
Charlotte Brontë
Biographical Notes on the Pseudonymous Bells
Biographical Notice of Ellis and Acton Bell -- Editor's Preface to the New Edition of 'Wuthering Heights.'
David Price
"Biographical Notes on the Pseudonymous Bells" by Charlotte Brontë is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. This work serves to clarify the authorship of the novels published under the pseudonyms Ellis and Acton Bell—specifically "Wuthering Heights" and "Agnes Grey"—and to shed light on the Brontë sisters’ shared literary ambitions. In the text, Charlotte Brontë recounts the journey of her and her sisters, Emily and Anne, as they navigated the challenges of publishing under male pseudonyms in a society that often viewed female authors with skepticism. She details their collective efforts to write and publish their works, including the obstacles they faced in gaining recognition for their unique and powerful writing. The narrative is deeply personal, reflecting on the lives and personalities of her sisters, revealing the passion and struggles behind their literary pursuits, while ultimately paying tribute to their contributions as Brontë's legacy has remained enduringly significant in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Brontë family
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Brontë, Emily, 1818-1848
Brontë, Anne, 1820-1849
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Category: Biographies
Category: British Literature
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