
Emily Brontë
Paperback
Wuthering Heights : Gothic fiction, Tragic romance, Greatest Novel in English Literature
1st Edition
2024
201-300 Pages
Literature & Fiction
English
Paperback
Historical Fiction Books
9788122317466
1st Edition
Emily Brontë
Pustak Mahal
1
Wuthering Heights : Gothic fiction, Tragic romance, Greatest Novel in English Literature
India
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
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