This is one of the earliest novels of industrial alienation, tellingly linked to the plight of 19th-century women. It tells of the relationship between Margaret Hale, a girl from the old rural south, and John Thornton, a mill owner from the new industrial north.
'The Brontës' is a topical exploration of the novels of the three Brontë sisters in relation to the age in which they lived, and in modern contexts such as film and television. The book traces the origins of novels such as 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights' and examines the 20th century's remaking of the novels in film and TV.
The book explores the Brontë sisters' writings in relation to significant twentieth-century theoretical frameworks. It features essays categorized by various theoretical approaches, including biographical, feminist, Marxist, psychoanalytic, and postcolonial perspectives. This collection highlights the enduring relevance of the Brontës' work and its capacity to engage with complex social and cultural issues, making it a critical resource for understanding their literary contributions through diverse analytical lenses.
Jude Fawley is a rural stone mason with intellectual aspirations. Frustrated by poverty and the indifference of the academic institutions at the University of Christminster, his only chance of fulfilment seems to lie in his relationship with his unconventional cousin, Sue Bridehead.