Charlotte Bronte: Legacies and Afterlives

Charlotte Brontë: legacies and afterlives explores the enduring fascination with Charlotte Brontë's life and work, examining how her characters have been reimagined in various forms of media over the past 150 years. The book offers a fresh perspective on the author's legacy, appealing to scholars and general readers alike.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 16 May 2019
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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Charlotte Brontë: legacies and afterlives is a thought-provoking exploration of the enduring fascination and artistic exploration of Charlotte Brontë's life and work. The collection of new essays in this volume, spanning from Brontë's initial publication to the twenty-first century, delves into the reasons behind the enduring popularity and diverse interpretations of her writings. This book serves as a comprehensive update on Charlotte Brontë's legacy, examining the intriguing posthumous journeys of characters like Jane Eyre and Rochester in neo-Victorian fiction, cinema, television, theater, and more recently, online platforms. By offering a fresh perspective on a century and a half of engagement with one of the most beloved novelists of the Victorian era, from obituaries to vlogs, from stage to screen, from novels to erotic transformations, this book unveils the multifaceted and captivating heritage of Charlotte Brontë. Crafted with engaging writing and captivating illustrations, this book appeals to scholars and general readers alike.

\n Weight: 418g\n
Dimension: 141 x 214 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526139481\n \n