176 years of Jane Eyre

Today marks the 176th anniversary of the publication of Jane Eyre.

Telegraph Herald features The Cure's Lol Tolhurst's book Goth: A History.

What comes to mind when the word “goth” is spoken? Is it Tim Burton films? The popstar Billie Eilish? An adolescent phase marked by black nail polish and nihilism? Or is it a lifestyle? Is it literature such as Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven,” Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein” or the writings of Emily Brontë? Is it a musical genre born out of late-1970s punk and dread? (Maria Sherman) 

Times of Malta has an article on the main events at the forthcoming Malta Book Festival (October 18-22)

As C.A. Castle, [Charlie] Castelletti is launching their debut novel, The Manor House Governess, at the festival.  Strikingly different, bold and thought-provoking, it’s a lyrical period-drama romance set in Cambridge (England) in the here and now. Inspired by and resplendent with echoes of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, as a queer protagonist embraces gender fluidity with honesty, trepidation and courage, a tragic fire blazes through a stately home and dark secrets smoulder beneath the surface. (Esther Lafferty)

The Portugal News announces that an exhibition of many of the works by Paula Rego will begin at the Côa Museum in December.

“The exhibition recovers works from the period that coincides with the artist's recognition and affirmation in London, during the 80s [of the last century], and develops from the presentation of works that correspond to the period of the artist's international consecration, including reference series from her career, such as the lithographs of 'Jane Eyre' or the set of engravings and paintings 'Untitled', from 1998–2000, known as the abortion series”, explained the president of the foundation, Aida Carvalho.

'The Creative Vision Of Charlotte Brontë' on AnneBrontë.org.