Those Incomers, the Brontës

An event for today, July 1st, at the Bradford Literature Festival 2024:

Patrick O’Sullivan

Lunch Bite: Those Incomers, the Brontës

Monday, 1 July 2024 | 12:00 – 12:45

Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY

Join us for an enlightening event that explores the Irish roots and connections of the Brontë family, reflecting on how their story mirrors the experiences of many immigrant families today.  

Discover the ways in which the Brontës’ heritage influenced their lives and literary works, offering a fresh perspective on this storied family through the lens of Diaspora Studies. 

Refresh and deepen your understanding of the Brontës’ Irishness and its impact on their identity and writings, placing their experiences alongside those of contemporary immigrants. Engage with us in this unique exploration of one of literature’s most famous families and its lasting legacy.