The Brontë Cabinet: Three Lives in Nine Objects
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Book Overview
In this unique and lovingly detailed biography, Victorian literature scholar Deborah Lutz illuminates the fascinating lives of the Bront s through the things they wore, stitched, and inscribed. Lutz immerses readers in a nuanced re-creation of the sisters' days while moving us chronologically through their lives. From the miniature books they made as children to the walking sticks they carried on hikes on the moors, each possession opens a window onto the sisters' world, their beloved fiction, and the Victorian era.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0393352706
ISBN13:9780393352702
Release Date:April 2016
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:352 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
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The Brontes in a Whole New Light
Published by BritLit , 2 years ago
A whole new way to think about the remarkable Brontes, in particular the three sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. A delight to read, with solid scholarship and intriguing illustrations. Highly recommended!
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