Description
This Dark Night offers a profound and intimate portrait of Emily Brontë, the enigmatic author of Wuthering Heights. Drawing on newly accessible materials, Deborah Lutz reconstructs the life of a woman whose groundbreaking novel was centuries ahead of its time. The biography delves into Brontë's creative process, interweaving her literary genius with the domestic realities of her life, the profound impact of family tragedies, and her deep connection to the Yorkshire moors. Lutz illuminates how Brontë's early, fantastical poems evolved into the tempestuous world of Wuthering Heights, while also exploring the enduring relevance of her engagement with contemporary issues of gender, class, and societal change. This compelling work reveals the passions and unconventional spirit of a monumental literary figure.
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paperback
W. W. Norton & Company
Published May 5, 2026
287 pages
ISBN: 9781324037125
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First Published
2026
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for This Dark Night by Deborah Lutz.