The Brontës by Juliet Barker
The Brontës

Juliet Barker

The Brontës

Juliet Barker

1024 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

nonfiction biography history challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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The Brontës by Juliet Barker is a captivating read for anyone who is deeply passionate about English literature, women's history, and the 19th century, as it offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of three of literature's most beloved authors, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, through their own letters and the tumultuous journey that shaped their writing and their legacies.

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Barker's selection of letters reveals the authentic voices of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, as well as their brother, Branwell, and father, Reverend Patrick Bronte. Charlotte was a letter-writer of supreme ability, ranging from facetious notes and i...

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4.24
based on 254 reviews

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informative: 100%

challenging: 38%

reflective: 38%

sad: 28%

emotional: 23%

inspiring: 14%

dark: 9%


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80% of readers chose slow
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