Wuthering Heights
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Wuthering Heights
Intense relationship between the gypsy foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw; and how Catherine, forced to choose between passionate, tortured Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton, surrendered to the expectations of her class.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionLockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before: of the intense passion between the foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and her betrayal of him.
As Heathcliff's bitterness and vengeance is visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past.
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Many reviewers appreciate the novel's ability to delve deeply into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, with its characters often described as vivid and larger-than-life. It's praised for crossing the boundaries of reality, capturing the raw essence of life and love with intense passion. Emily Brontë's unique narrative style and powerful atmosphere continue to captivate readers, making it a timeless exploration of dark romanticism.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141439556
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Edited by Pauline Nestor
- Preface by Lucasta Miller
- Edited by Pauline Nestor
- Preface by Lucasta Miller
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 305g
Pages: 416
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About the Author
Emily Bronte (1818-48) along with her sisters, Charlotte and Anne, is one of the most significant literary figures of the 19th century. She wrote just one strikingly innovative novel but was also a gifted and intense poet. Pauline Nestor teaches English at Monash University, Australia. Lucasta Miller was educated at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford.
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