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Wuthering Heights

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a passionate tale of love and revenge set on the Yorkshire moors. It follows the turbulent relationship between Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by the Earnshaw family, and Catherine Earnshaw, exploring themes of obsession, madness, and the destructiveness of unwavering love. The novel's intense emotions and gothic atmosphere make it a compelling read in the realm of English literature.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to intense, gothic romances with complex characters and a moody, atmospheric setting. Its exploration of themes like love, revenge, and the impact of a tumultuous family dynamic offers a dramatic and unforgettable reading experience.

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Wuthering Heights

You'll be burning the midnight oil to discover the tortured tales of the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights.

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You'll be burning the midnight oil to discover the tortured tales of the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights.

Discover a passionate tale of love lost, found, and avenged in Wuthering Heights. Lockwood, a wealthy man from England, rents a house from an eccentric gentleman named Heathcliff, who is the tortured master of Wuthering Heights. Through Lockwood and the housekeeper, Nelly, the story of Heathcliff’s adoption, upbringing, revenge, and love for Catherine is told.

The unconventional relationships and complex story structure will keep you turning pages long into the night.

Series: Word Cloud Classics

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is widely acclaimed for its intense and haunting portrayal of passion and revenge across generations. Critics often highlight its unique and non-linear narrative structure, as well as its distinct and complex characters like Heathcliff and Catherine. The novel's dark and atmospheric setting on the Yorkshire moors contributes significantly to the overarching themes of love and vengeance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684122882

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Emily Brontë was born in Thornton, Yorkshire, England, on July 30, 1818. The daughter of a clergyman, she lived a solitary life in Haworth, Yorkshire, with her father; brother, Branwell; and surviving sisters, Charlotte and Anne, until her death on December 19, 1848. Published in 1847 under the pseudonym “Ellis Bell,” Wuthering Heights—her only novel—is now considered one of the masterpieces of English literature.  

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