Charlotte Brontë: A Biography

By Rebecca Fraser

Charlotte Brontë, one of literature’s most beloved yet misunderstood female writers, is the subject of Rebecca Fraser’s definitive biography. Known for her groundbreaking novel Jane Eyre, which scandalized Victorian society, Charlotte navigated a world dominated by conventional views of women. Fraser’s biography places Charlotte’s life within the contemporary framework of attitudes toward women, revealing the complexity of her character and the challenges she faced. The author highlights how societal perceptions of Brontë have evolved since the Victorian era, offering admiration for a woman who defied the norms of her time.

Fraser's insightful narrative is praised as “full of information that allows us to approach her novels with new insight and appreciation” (Washington Post), and “elegantly composed, sensible, and compulsively readable” (Boston Globe).

Rebecca Fraser, a former President of the Brontë Society and an accomplished journalist, brings a wealth of knowledge to this biography, having previously worked as an editor and contributing to numerous publications, including Vogue and The Spectator.

Book details:

Title: Charlotte Brontë: A Writer's Life

Author: Rebecca Fraser

Condition: Fine, Edgewear (minor, spine)

Binding: Paperback

Publisher: Pegasus Books

Publication Date: 2008