“Reading is my favourite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read,” as quoted from Anne Brontë.
Novel writing is daunting — at least it is for me. If, like Anne Brontë, I’d been born youngest into a dynasty of superstar writers, would I have begun the two novels I’m currently working on? Hmmm… Do you have ultra-successful family members, and if so, how do they influence your work?
The Brontë Sisters (l-r: Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë, Charlotte Brontë) circa 1834, oil on canvas by their brother, Patrick Branwell Brontë. On display at the National Portrait Gallery.
To celebrate Anne’s 200th birthday here’s “The Brilliant Bronte Sisters,” a documentary about all the sisters…
To further honor Anne, here’s a post by blogger/artist/poet/author DM Denton, who’s published, “Without the Veil Between: Anne Brontë: A Fine and Subtle Spirit”…
Today is the 200th Anniversary
of Anne Brontë’s birth, January 17, 1820!
A very special day as
she is subject of my novel …
Above all, through the well-measured words of Denton, a young Anne emerges more and more. She frees from the web of religiosity with which she traditionally is painted, [and] tries to leave something good in the world through her measured but deliberately targeted writing. A different Anne at the beginning of the book, timidly in love; then resigned to accept her own death with dignity and fortitude. A meaningful homage to the memory of Anne Brontë.
~ Maddalena De Leo, Italian Representative of The Bronte Society
STC98097 Portrait of Anne Bronte (1820-49) from a drawing in the possession of the Rev. A. B. Nicholls, engraved by Walker and Boutall (engraving)…
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28 thoughts on “Happy 200, Anne Brontë”
Consider the courage of their independence at their time – even in the 1900’s, women were still girdled by rigid patriarchal systems meant to limit every ounce of their creative skill and rights of agency. And in so many parts of the world today, 2020!, women are no less shackled.
All three sisters were such incredible writers–Ken and I actually visited the parsonage where they grew up many years ago, and the beautiful church and graveyard in Hawarth where they were laid to rest.
STC98097 Portrait of Anne Bronte (1820-49) from a drawing in the possession of the Rev. A. B. Nicholls, engraved by Walker and Boutall (engraving)…
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Consider the courage of their independence at their time – even in the 1900’s, women were still girdled by rigid patriarchal systems meant to limit every ounce of their creative skill and rights of agency. And in so many parts of the world today, 2020!, women are no less shackled.
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Unfortunately this is true
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Well, happy bday to AB, and happy writing to you and wishing you all the success you deserve for completing the task, cheers!
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Thanks much, Floreva 🙂
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All three sisters were such incredible writers–Ken and I actually visited the parsonage where they grew up many years ago, and the beautiful church and graveyard in Hawarth where they were laid to rest.
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They were an amazing family — I don’t think any of them left behind kids, did they? Sadly Charlotte died while pregnant…
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Yes, no children 😞
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Pat and I are huge fans of the Bronte sisters…Great tribute to, Anne! 🙂
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Of course you are — you appreciate good books as much as I do 🙂
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🙂📚🙃
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