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Wuthering Heights

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a dramatic tale of love and revenge set on the desolate moors of England. The story revolves around the tumultuous relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, whose intense passion affects everyone around them. Spanning multiple generations, the novel explores themes of jealousy, social class, and the destructive power of obsession.
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You might enjoy this deeply passionate and intense story if you're drawn to tales of love, revenge, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the moody backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, it provides an exploration of the darker sides of love and obsession, making it perfect for those who appreciate gothic fiction with emotional depth.

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Wuthering Heights

Obsession, vengeance, and jealousy pour from a tangle of lovers in Emily Bronte's only published novel, a story of unrequited love. Complete and unabridged, Wuthering Heights is an essential collectible.

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Explore Brontë's world of crime and punishment, nature and culture, and love and loss. Since its original publication in 1847, the tempestuous relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine has long echoed on the moors. After being spurned by his lover and degraded by his adoptive family, Heathcliff leaves his home in Yorkshire, only to return wealthy, educated, and seeking retribution. Obsession, vengeance, and jealousy will pour from this tangle of lovers in Emily Brontë's only published novel, a story of unrequited love.

Complete and unabridged, and including a new introduction by novelist Christina Bartolomeo and a timeline of the life and times of Emily Brontë, this elegantly designed, jacketed hardcover edition of Wuthering Heights is an essential collectible.

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.

Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft; Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales; Complete Novels of Jane Austen; Complete Sherlock Holmes; Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; Complete Works of William Shakespeare; Divine Comedy; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales; Emma; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; Republic; Frankenstein; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tale of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women.

Series: Chartwell Classics

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is often praised for its complex characters and intense emotional depth. Many reviewers highlight its gothic atmosphere and the turbulent relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine. Some readers appreciate its exploration of societal norms and the darker aspects of human nature, though others find its themes and characters challenging. Overall, it remains a celebrated classic for its unique narrative style and enduring impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785839842

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Emily Jane Bronte was an English novelist and poet, best remembered for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. Emily was the third eldest of the four surviving Bronte siblings, between the youngest Anne and her brother Branwell. She wrote under the pen name Ellis Bell.

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