Notes

• "Drawing from a range of biographical, critical, and primary sources, The Brontes A to Z is a comprehensive reference to the writings, characters, achievements, and personal history of the family." "More than 500 entries include: synopses of the Brontes’ novels, poetry, articles, and essays, along with details on publication history and critical reception; descriptions of characters in the novels; background on family members, friends, publishers, and contemporaries; real and fictional places important to the lives and literary development of the Brontes; and social and political issues that influenced their work." "The book also features a chronology of the Brontes’ lives and careers, a bibliography, and an index. Other highlights include: cinematic adaptations of the Brontes’ novels; family members’ conflicting views on religion and education; Charlotte and Emily’s schooling in Belgium; associations with writers such as Robert Southey and William Makepeace Thackeray; and notable Bronte authorities, including Juliet Barker, Winifred Gerin, and Elizabeth Gaskell." "Complete with more than 30 illustrations, The Brontes A to Z is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and the worldwide community of Bronte fans."–BOOK JACKET