Emily Brontë's whole extant literary output is a novel and a few poems, yet during the 161 years since her death she has remained one of the most constant names in Literature, changing with the times, appealing to new generations, connecting with new people through the decades.
Lately, she has been very prominent through the whole Twilight connection. It is impossible to guess whether she would like it, scorn it, sneer at it or simply proverbially toss and turn in her grave. Much has been said about selling Twilight-ified editions of Wuthering Heights, but also, hopefully, a new generation has once again rediscovered Emily Brontë, bridged the 161 years' gap and been mesmerised by the one-of-a-kind novel that Wuthering Heights is. And in a few years' time it might be something else. Whatever the starting point may be, Wuthering Heights, Emily's poetry and art, her life, etc. are always a good place to arrive in.
PS. And
her artist's box is returning home coinciding with the date - looks like she's reclaiming her stuff.
EDIT: Other reminders online:
The Modern Historian,
GypsyScarlett's Weblog,
Ramblings.
Categories: Emily Brontë, Reminder
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