Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle

Name: Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle
Author: Clement King Shorter

By Clement King Shorter

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The work presents the life and family background of Charlotte Brontë, outlining early childhood, schooling, and the household dynamics that shaped her and her siblings. It recounts experiences at a Brussels pensionnat and the domestic tragedies affecting Branwell, Emily and Anne, while tracing Charlotte’s development as a writer and her literary ambitions. The narrative relies on extensive letters and personal testimony from friends, correspondents and her later husband to illuminate friendships, courtships, and relations with contemporary writers. The volume supplements its account with portraits, facsimiles and a chronological appendix to situate events and documentary evidence.

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Clement King Shorter

Clement King Shorter was a notable English biographer and literary critic, recognized for his contributions to the study of Victorian literature. He is best known for his works that delve into the lives and influences of significant literary figures, including "Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle" and "The Life of George Borrow." Shorter's scholarship often highlights the personal correspondences and relationships that shaped the literary landscape of his time. His writings provide valuable insights into the lives of authors and the cultural context of the Victorian era, making him an important figure in literary history.