Charlotte Brontë: A Passionate Life
By Lyndall Gordon

In this biography, Lyndall Gordon examines the image of Charlotte Brontë as a modest Victorian woman. Gordon reveals a strong figure who shaped her life and transformed it into art.

As noted by Jackie Wullschlager in the Financial Times, the book is “sensitive, open-minded, vivid, full of psychological insight,” providing a detailed exploration of Brontë’s life and work.

Gordon combines scholarship with engaging prose, offering insights that reshape our understanding of Brontë's contributions to literature. This biography connects Brontë's personal journey with her writing.

Published by Vintage

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