What books did each of the Bronte sisters write?

Which Brontë sister wrote which book?

• Jane Eyre – Charlotte Bronte.
• Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte.
• The Tenant of Wildfell Hall – Anne Bronte.
• Villette – Charlotte Bronte.
• Shirley – Charlotte Bronte.
• Agnes Grey – Anne Bronte.
• The Professor – Charlotte Bronte.

How old was Branwell Brontë when he died?

31 years (1817–1848)
Branwell Brontë/Age at death

Very little is widely known about Branwell, other than he had ambitions to be a successful artist which were never realised, and died aged 31 after spiralling into addiction to alcohol, laudanum and opium.

Which Bronte book should I read first?

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë When it comes to where to start with The Brontes, The Greatest Hits are always a safe bet. Emily and Charlotte are arguably the most famous Brontës and this reading plan will introduce you to their most popular novels first.

Was there a Bronte brother?

Branwell Brontë
Charlotte Brontë/Brothers

Why is Branwell important to the Bronte family?

This year, on the 200th anniversary of his birth, we are diverting attention away from the famous sisters and focusing on the often-overlooked Brontë brother, Branwell. We remember him as the failure of the family. Despite being a passionate poet, writer and artist, he failed to hold down conventional jobs, and repeatedly succumbed to vice.

When did Branwell Bronte send the translation to Coleridge?

In June 1840 he sent the translations to Coleridge, despite having been sacked by the Postlethwaites. According to Juliet Barker ‘s biography of the Brontës, he may have fathered an illegitimate child during time in the town, but others suspect that it may be more of Brontë’s boasting.

Who was the first Bronte to be published?

As each of the siblings worked on material for publication, Branwell remained an influential figure. Although later eclipsed, he was the first of the Brontës to be published, his poems appearing in local and national newspapers during the 1840s.

Who was the failure in the Bronte family?

W e are currently in the middle of Brontë bicentenary mania. This year, on the 200th anniversary of his birth, we are diverting attention away from the famous sisters and focusing on the often-overlooked Brontë brother, Branwell. We remember him as the failure of the family.