"Emily Brontë" by Robert Barnard explores the life and legacy of the enigmatic author of "Wuthering Heights." The narrative delves into Brontë's complex personality, her struggles as a woman writer in the 19th century, and her deep connection to the moors of Yorkshire, which profoundly influenced her work. Through a blend of biographical insight and fictionalized accounts, Barnard paints a vivid picture of Brontë's relationships with her family, particularly her sisters, as well as her passion for literature. The book captures the essence of her genius and the societal constraints she faced, creating a compelling portrait of a literary icon. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called British Library Writers Lives .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.

There are 112 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2000 by Oxford University Press Inc .