The Brontesaurus : An A–Z of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë (and Branwell)

Did Charlotte Brontë take opium? Did the Reverend Brontë carry a loaded pistol? What, precisely, does ‘wuthering'mean?Distinguished literary critic John Sutherland takes an idiosyncratic look at the world of the Brontës, from the bumps on Charlotte's head to the nefarious origins of Mr Rochester's fortune, by way of astral telephony, letterwriting dogs, an exploding peat bog, and much, much more. Also features ‘Jane Eyre abbreviated'by John Crace, author of the Guardian's ‘Digested Reads'column – read Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece in five minutes! Did Charlotte Bront take opium? Did the Reverend Bront carry a loaded pistol? What, precisely, does wuthering mean? Distinguished literary critic John Sutherland takes an idiosyncratic look at the world of the Bronts, from the bumps on Charlottes head to the nefarious origins of Mr Rochesters fortune, by way of astral telephony, letter-writing dogs, an exploding peat bog, and much, much more. Also features Jane Eyre abbreviated by John Crace, author of the Guardians Digested Reads column read Charlotte Bronts masterpiece in five minutes! "Did Charlotte Brontë take opium? Did the Reverend Brontë carry a loaded pistol? What, precisely, does 'wuthering' mean? Distinguished literary critic John Sutherland takes an idiosyncratic look at the world of the Brontës, from the bumps on Charlotte's head to the nefarious origins of Mr Rochester's fortune, by way of astral telephony, letter-writing dogs, an exploding peat bog, and much, much more."--Back cover The essential miscellany for all Bronte fans.