Best Poems of the Brontë Sisters by Emily Brontë

The book portrays several strong themes and proved too controversial for the time that it was published. It follows Heathcliff’s undying love for his half-sister, Catherine, his craving for revenge on Edward for marrying the woman he ever loved, and on Linton and his half-brother for dehumanizing him. ‘ Wuthering Heights’ is a book based on animosity, a search for revenge, and the longing for a love that isn’t meant to be. Of the Brontë sisters, Emily was always considered a far better poet, and she began exhibiting her superior ability from a very tender age, even though she struggled to get her first, earliest works published and ultimately lost most of them. Sadly, the author didn’t live to see her book’s success in the later years.Īside from ‘ Wuthering Heights,’ Emily did author more than two hundred pieces of poetry – including those she co-authored with her sisters, Anne and Charlotte. However, despite her consistent production, Emily only has one novel to her name, and that is ‘ Wuthering Heights,’ which was born to harsh reviews and criticisms. She was considered a far better poet than Charlotte and AnneĮmily Brontë was a prolific author who wrote several literary pieces, most of which were lyrics and poems.

Due to widespread cultural prejudices against women, Emily and her sisters – Charlotte and Anne – assumed a masculine name as they published their first pieces of literature, and in December of 1847, Emily published her would-be popular book, ‘ Wuthering Heights,’ under the same pseudonym as her first works.

She then traveled to Brussels with Charlotte to work as a governess, but their stay was cut short by the news of their aunt Elizabeth’s passing. By September 1837, Emily tried tutoring at a school but left the position shortly afterward.After being withdrawn from school, Emily and her sisters – including Barnwell, their brother – would often spend time together making up stories and building imaginations, some based on toy gifts from their father.Emily’s father, Patrick, was also a very talented creator, authoring several works himself during his hay days.

Best Poems of the Brontë Sisters by Emily Brontë