The Brontes treasury: the life, times and works of Charlotte, Emily and Anne

The Brontes treasury is a delightful collection of facts on Britain’s best-loved literary family and insights into the enduring popularity of their work. It looks at the lives and works of the sisters in a time of great social change, and explores the influence of their surroundings on their writing. Divided into chapters on their family life, works, historical context and legacy, this exquisite volume reveals why the novels of the Brontes have intrigued, inspired and shocked millions since they were first published 170 years ago. It also reveals little-known stories about their lives, including: • The provenance of the surname Bronte • Why the siblings all died so young • Which sister was the only one to experience fame in her lifetime • The passionate love that influenced Villette