The Brontës: everything you wanted to know

Nov 10, 2024

Claire O'Callaghan, an expert on the Brontë sisters, takes us on a captivating journey into the lives of Emily, Charlotte, and Anne Brontë. She discusses how their imaginative childhood games inspired their literary masterpieces like 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights.' O'Callaghan sheds light on their struggles as governesses and the harsh realities they faced in 19th-century society. The emotional exploration of Charlotte's fleeting love story adds depth, while speculations about what might have been for the sisters enrich the narrative.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

The Seed of Imagination: Childhood Realms and Literary Growth

05:35 • 2min

Brontë Sisters: Tales of Struggle and Identity

07:57 • 12min

The Literary Journey of the Brontë Sisters

19:40 • 20min

Charlotte Brontë's Brief Love and Tragic Farewell

39:50 • 4min

Imagining a Longer Life for the Brontë Sisters

44:18 • 2min