Explore Brontë

Explore the Victorian era through the background of Charlotte Brontë and her sisters, Anne and Emily. 

From graphical to lighter read to rich and immersive, each of these biographies paint a fascinating portrait of the Brontë sisters and their backstories offering up clues to how three poor and socially awkward sisters invented some of the most beloved characters of our time. 

	The Life of Charlotte Brontë by Elizabeth Gaskell
	Charlotte Brontë: A Fiery Heart by Claire Harman
	The Brontë Cabinet: Three Lives in Nine Objects by Deborah Lutz
	The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne by Catherine Reef
	Charlotte Brontë before Jane Eyre by Glynnis Fawkes

 

This curated list of biographies lets you explore the Brontës' rich lives in as little or as much detail as you'd like. If you are looking for a quick read, and for more of a cursory study of their lives, The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne is an excellent start (I discovered the book in the Children's section of our local library.).   

Enjoy!