“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”
Wow never knew of Anne Bronte and the quote by her was so true, da-AL. Great to know we had such women during those times too who wished to be free. Lovely pictures.
I have been thinking of the Bronte sisters and also Jane Austen as we are watching Sanditon ( an unfinished work by Jane Austen) on PBS on Sundays. I love their work.
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)…
Wow never knew of Anne Bronte and the quote by her was so true, da-AL. Great to know we had such women during those times too who wished to be free. Lovely pictures.
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I love the Bronte sisters. A great share.
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I have been thinking of the Bronte sisters and also Jane Austen as we are watching Sanditon ( an unfinished work by Jane Austen) on PBS on Sundays. I love their work.
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Amazing – so much talent in one family!
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I am definitely a fan of the Brontë sisters! Anne and Emily died too young, they could have achieved great things.
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Seems like they’re is finally getting acclaim tho far too late
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