I have just completed Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte. Most people consider Anne to be the less talented of Bronte's but I after reading the novel, I found her writing style and the plot really great.
Which Bronte sister appeal you the most? I liked Emily Bronte the most, then Anne Bronte and in the end, I liked Charlotte Bronte.
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Emily! My favorite! i haven't read Anne's work yet so i'm in no comment for that as of now. Charlotte? hmmm, my feeling is indifferent.
It is hard to choose between the three, isn't it? I have always loved Jane Eyre, so I have a tendency to lean towards Charlotte. But then Anne's works are wonderful and I wish there had been more of them, as they are so autobiographical. Emily's Wuthering Heights is so gothic in nature and you can't help but wonder what the latter two sisters would have written next if they had lived longer. Of course, the same goes for Charlotte, but at least she has 4 novels. I do know that I love to reread the the ones I reread the most are Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey. Then, Tenant of Wildfell Hall, The Professor and the rest of Charlotte's works. I think my only turn-off of some of Charlotte's other works is her many french conversations. I do not speak french and unless I have a paperback copy with good footnotes, most of the conversation is lost on me.
if Anne could have been around longer perhaps we could have had more of her works. sad.
Yep, all of them died quite young especially Anne Bronte.
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When I last read them Anne was my favourite but you know what tastse change Its been about 4 or 5 years I might have to go reread.
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Charlotte for me.. something about that woman.
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well, I'd have to say my favorite is Charlotte so far, even though I think I haven't really read enough of their works to be able to judge properly. However, I'll comment on the two by Charlotte I've read (Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights). Jane Eyre presents a female character with a strength and determination uncommon in most 19th cent, and Charlotte's mastership of language is further displayed in Wuthering Heights, where she takes the reader from one extreme of emotion to the complete opposite from the first to the last page.
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I love Jane Eyre so Charlotte is high on my list, but then again I've only read poems by the other two and Emily's diary witch was really good, her letters too.
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Helga, Try Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It is a great novel.
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I agree with you Pensive, it really is
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LOL... I'm pulling this thread up
I like Charlotte most of all the Bronte sisters, because her Villette is probably one of my all time favorite novels. Jane Eyre and the Professor are quite good, too, although I have a sneaking suspicion that the main reason I like the Professor is because it reminds me of Villette. Shirley was alright, not something I particularly liked, but I didn't hate it. Anne is my second favorite. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a beautiful novel. Anges Grey is wonderful, too. It kind of reminds me of Jane Austen, minus the satire, but with her own twist. Emily... I didn't like her that much, but only because I didn't like Wuthering Heights. Great book, but I hated all the characters except Hareton. It's hard to like a book when you hate the characters. I only wish I had more of a chance to explore her writing.
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I tried Villette recently but did not get into it much but I am looking forward to read Professor.
I too, hated the characters in Wuthering Heights but I appreciate the character-formation and sometimes, you know one enjoy bitter books....
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I picked Emily. I love Wuthering Heights. Frankly to me it's the best English novel of the 19th century.
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