Setting the Tone

Keighley News announces a couple of book launches to be take place in Haworth in the coming weeks:

Emily Brontë and Anne Lister feature in novels being launched at Haworth this month.

Fifteen Wild Decembers explores the connection between Wuthering Heights author Emily's emotions and the desolate moors she loved.

Author Karen Powell will be at Cobbles & Clay, in Main Street, on Wednesday, September 27, at 7pm, to premiere the book.

Tickets for the event are £5, available by calling at neighbouring bookshop Wave of Nostalgia or online at waveofnostalgia.co.uk/event-tickets.

And on Saturday, September 30, from noon, Emma Donoghue will be at Wave of Nostalgia to sign copies of her latest novel, Learned by Heart – the story of Anne Lister, made famous by BBC drama Gentleman Jack, and her first love Eliza Raine. Admission is free and tickets aren't required. (Alistair Shand)

Maze (France) reviews Brontëana by Paulina Spucches: 

Avec Brontëana, Paulina Spucches dresse une biographie haute en couleurs des Brontë et plus particulièrement de la cadette Anne. Souvent oubliée, l’autrice de La locataire de Wildfell Hall (1848) a laissé derrière elle une œuvre littéraire riche. (...)

En comparaison de ces multiplies aventures cinématographiques, La Locataire de Wildfell Hall fait pâle figure avec une seule adaptation en mini-série et en opéra. Rien du côté d’Agnes Grey. Alors pourquoi cet oubli ? Parce que Anne contrairement à ses ainées était plus effacée, moins affirmée ? C’est l’ardeur sauvage d’Emily que l’on retient aujourd’hui. Retirée du monde à la fin de sa courte vie, elle aurait brûlé un de ses derniers manuscrits, ne laissant à la postérité qu’un seul roman – ou chef d’œuvre – et quelques poèmes. Charlotte la sœur ainée, a toujours été celle qui contrôlait leur image. C’est donc elle qui a donné une direction à la légende. Après la mort de son frère et de ses sœurs, elle a rédigé une notice biographique sur ces dernières. Elle prête à Anne un « caractère doux, docile » sans la « puissance, le feu, l’originalité d’Emily ».

Grâce à Paulina Spucches, Anne Brontë a désormais elle aussi sa biographie. (Anaïs Dinarque) (Translation)

 Ashby Nub News reviews a current local production of Jane Eyre, newly adapted by Mark Jowett:

Under the brilliant adaptation by Mark Jowett and the skilled direction of Martin Pritchard, this production has rekindled the timeless essence of Brontë's iconic novel, leaving audiences spellbound until September 16.

The heart and soul of this production undoubtedly lie in the phenomenal cast, who breathe life into the beloved characters with remarkable precision. Isabella Lee, in the role of Jane Eyre, is an absolute revelation. Her portrayal is a tour de force, capturing the essence of Jane's resilience, independence, and unwavering spirit. Isabella's emotional depth and exquisite delivery will linger in your heart long after the final curtain falls. (...)

"Jane Eyre" at The Venture Theatre is more than a theatrical production; it's a journey into the human spirit. It reminds us of the enduring power of love, resilience, and the pursuit of one's true self. Whether you're a devoted fan of Brontë's novel or new to Jane's world, this production will leave you mesmerised. (Pip Gorringe)

The books of my life by the writer Preti Taneja in The Guardian:

My favourite book growing up

I read Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre at around 10 or 11 years old, then read it again and again in my teens. My bedroom was tiny, but it had a window seat. I’d climb up and pull down the blind, so I was sealed in like the girl in the book. Later on, the colonial and missionary themes came into focus, and I discovered the work of Jean Rhys that way.

Times of India analyzes the first line of Jane Eyre:

'There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.' (...)

 In summary, the first line of "Jane Eyre" sets the tone for the novel, symbolizes Jane's desire for freedom and independence, and hints at the challenges she will face in her life. It also connects with the title of the book by highlighting Jane's journey as the central character and protagonist.

In Your Area discusses the Rossendale Ramblers upcoming walks:

Coming up, a less hectic week. On Sunday, September 10 we have a relatively gentle six mile walk from Colne that will visit the ancient village of Wycoller, with a ruined hall, interesting bridges, and Brontë connections.

The wonders of Hathersage in Stoke-on-Trent Live:

Hathersage is full of history too and it is here that you will find the grave of Little John - Robin Hood's mate - who was supposedly born in Hathersage. The village also inspired author Charlotte Brontë when writing ‘Jane Eyre’, and nearby North Lees Hall was visited several times by the author in 1845, becoming the main inspiration for Thornfield Hall. (Joseph Ash & Louise Elliott)

Stephanie Wong has discovered Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca and writes about it in Public Books:

This is a book about detectives. I know, I know, I’m nearly 85 years late to the Rebecca party. Sorry, I hadn’t been born yet! My eighth-grade English teacher Ms. Thirkield told me to read this book, but it was always the kind of novel you check out at the library but have to return before you get to the bottom of your book stack. I did exactly that for fifteen years before I opened it two weeks ago and was immediately captivated. This is Jane Eyre for the 20th century. This is Sherlock Holmes for girls.

Madness in Esquire:

In Jane Eyre (1847), Charlotte Brontë's popular novel, it is Bertha Mason, a madwoman confined in a keep, who ultimately destroys the promising love story of the main characters. Madness was often portrayed not so much as a mental illness that isolated the sufferer from the society in which she lived, but rather as the inevitable consequence of an excess of lucidity, a capacity for comprehension that the brain was unable to withstand. (Jorge Mojarro) 

Screen Daily talks about Judith Godrèche miniseries Icon of French Cinema:

“I had a playlist per character. For Zoé’s character [Barthélemy], we played ‘Anything’ by Adrianne Lenker or Shark Smile’ by Big Thief. I also used Nick Cave repeatedly - specifically a song called “Euthanasia”. For the audition scene, I played ’Wuthering Heights’, the cover by Cécile McLorin Salvant.” (Rebecca Leffler)

The Irish Examiner discusses the Autumn season fashion trends:

The high street proves equally intriguing with a twist on Baroque romanticism thanks to H&M. 

Think film noir meets Wuthering Heights as lingerie details and equestrian silhouettes contrasting with sheer maxi dresses bearing pussybow necklines and tiered frill sleeves in obsidian black. (Annamarie O'Connor)

Wyborcza (Poland) announces the broadcast on local cable TV of Frances O'Connor's Emily. In Milenio (México) a local politician mentions the Brontës:

Ana Sofía García Camil, secretaria de Cultura del gobierno de Coahuila afirmó que: “Hace unos años muchas escritoras escondían su nombre y su condición de mujer tras los seudónimos con los que firmaban sus libros. Así lo hicieron las hermanas Brontë, George Eliot, Harper Lee e incluso, a finales del siglo XX, J.K. Rowling. Afortunadamente esta práctica quedó en el pasado pues, como lo ha dicho la escritora argentina Mariana Enriquez, ahora 'es un momento de extraordinaria producción literaria de mujeres'. (Vicente Gutiérrez) (Translation)

Boltim News (Indonesia) publishes a top-ten of the 'greatest love stories ever written': 

1. "Ketinggian Wuthering" oleh Emily Brontë
Novel klasik menyayat hati yang ditulis dengan gaya kiasan "cinta yang hilang dapat mengubah orang baik menjadi jahat" , adalah novel Brontë yang pertama dan satu-satunya yang diterbitkan pada tahun 1847 dengan nama samaran "Ellis Bell".
Kisah cinta abadi ini membawa kita kembali ke tahun 1802, di sebuah rumah pertanian terpencil di tegalan Yorkshire yang dijuluki Wuthering Heights. Pemeran utama kami, Heathcliff, berteman baik dengan saudara perempuan angkatnya, Catherine, yang juga merupakan kekasih seumur hidupnya. Namun sebuah komentar yang terdengar begitu saja di Heights, mengubah jalan hidup mereka berdua. (Gazali Ligawa) (Translation)

La Stampa (Italy) reviews Delfini, Vessili, Canonate by Eraldo Affianati:

Ogni capitolo si apre con la citazione di una grande scrittrice e intellettuale: da Emily Jane Brontë a Alice Munro, per citare soltanto la prima e l'ultima. (Translation)

Le Soir (Belgium) talks about the writer and artist, Serge Rezvani:

Des œuvres inspirantes, pour Serge Rezvani ? Côté livres, il cite Les Hauts de Hurlevent, d'Emily Brontë, « le livre fondateur »[.] (Nicolas Crousse) (Translation)

Engagement quotes, including one by Emily, in Cosmopolitan. The Telegraph & Argus announces a second edition of the independent creative maker's market in The Old School Room in Haworth.