The Invention of Charlotte Bronte by Graham Watson
Genre - Biography Due to be published - June 6th 2024 Reading Time - Approximately 9 hours, 30 minutes Arc received from The History Press May 2024 Blurb - A detailed biography regarding the events and occurrences of Charlotte Bronte's life which influenced the creation of Elizabeth's Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Bronte. The troubles and tragedies of Charlotte's life are told through factual accounts and letters of Charlotte herself and those she knew and met, including Elizabeth Gaskell herself. My Reflections - The attention to detail in this work is admirable. Watson manages to provide a careful and painstaking record of facts in relation to Charlotte Bronte's relationships, her personal life and her time as a published author. In turn, the actualities, with shrewd observation, enable an impression of Charlotte's character to form. Those who have not read Elizabeth Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Bronte will most likely wish to do so following on fro...