Wuthering Heights : Gothic fiction, Tragic romance, Greatest Novel in English Literature

Name : Wuthering Heights : Gothic fiction, Tragic romance, Greatest Novel in English Literature

Author : Emily Brontë

Book Format : Paperback

Edition : 1st Edition

Genre : Literature & Fiction

ISBN : 9788122317466

Language : English

Pages : 201-300 Pages

Publish Year : 2024

Publisher : Pustak Mahal

Sub Genre : Historical Fiction Books

"Wuthering Heights" is a novel by Emily Brontë, published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell. Set on the remote Yorkshire moors, it tells the story of the intense and destructive love between Heathcliff, an orphan taken in by the Earnshaw family, and Catherine Earnshaw, his benefactor's daughter. Their deep but tumultuous relationship leads to a cycle of revenge and suffering that affects not only their lives but also those of the next generation. Key characters include Edgar Linton, Catherine’s husband who represents social respectability, and Isabella Linton, Edgar's sister who marries Heathcliff and suffers for it. The story is framed by the narration of Mr. Lockwood, a tenant at Thrushcross Grange, and Nelly Dean, the housekeeper who recounts the events. Themes of revenge, social class, and the wildness of nature versus the constraints of civilization are prominent throughout the novel. "Wuthering Heights" is now regarded as a classic of English literature, notable for its complex structure, dark themes, and emotional intensity.

Country of Origin : India