Emily Brontë

Description: (Novelist)

Emily Bronte is an exponent of English literature and her only novel has been regarded as a masterpiece. This author was a person who preferred to be at home than going out and mingling with people. She was immersed in her own world and had no desire to venture beyond the threshold of her house. Apparently, her siblings were her only friends. This withdrawn writer lapsed into homesickness every time she stayed away from home. She has been an enigmatic figure and much is not known about her personal life. Even her novel has a predominant mysterious setting. There are two narrators in the novel which provides the readers with a dual viewpoint. The writer liked to experiment with different techniques of writing and it is evident in the portrayal of characters in her novel Wuthering Heights. She had provided vivid description of the settings which engrosses the readers and keeps them involved. It has a complex plot and every character has been distinctively created with detailed artistry. The novel has received much acclamation and is among one of the greatest novels of English literature. Although the writer did not live long even to celebrate the success of her novel yet this is a great contribution which she has made to the literary world

Overview

Birthday July 30, 1818 (Leo)
Alternative names Emily Jane Brontë
Died on December 19, 1848
Parents Patrick Brontë
Maria Branwell
Relatives Anne Brontë, Branwell Brontë, Charlotte Bronte, Elizabeth Brontë, Maria Brontë

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What is the genre of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights?" The genre of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights" is gothic fiction.
What inspired Emily Brontë to write "Wuthering Heights?" Emily Brontë was inspired by the Yorkshire moors, where she grew up, to write "Wuthering Heights".
What is the significance of the setting in Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights?" The setting of the Yorkshire moors in "Wuthering Heights" plays a crucial role in reflecting the characters' emotions and the themes of the novel.
What literary techniques did Emily Brontë use in "Wuthering Heights?" Emily Brontë employed techniques such as unreliable narrators, complex timelines, and supernatural elements in "Wuthering Heights" to create tension and suspense.
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