Description: The Birth of Wuthering Heights by E. Chitham This text goes behind the scenes of the writing of "Wuthering Heights" and develops the theory that it was recast and expanded between its first submission to a publisher in 1846 and its final acceptance and publication in late 1847. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In The Birth of Wuthering Heights , Edward Chitham explores the sources of Emily Brontës inspiration and the ways in which she composed her poetry and her one major novel This key study discusses the probable content of her unfinished second novel and also makes use of new discoveries to show that Emily Brontë was not only well-read in the classics, but that she had also made her own translations of Virgil and Horace. It also foregrounds the publishing history of Wuthering Heights , revealing how the original text was almost doubled in size from its first submission to a publishers and its final acceptance. This book, published for the first time in paperback, provides a fascinating insight into Emily Brontës mind and working methods. Author Biography EDWARD CHITHAM, Education Consultant for the National Association of Gifted Children, and Assistant Staff Tutor, Open University. He was educated at King Edwards School, Birmingham, and Jesus College, Cambridge. His previous work includes local history, The Black Country, a childrens novel, Ghost in the Water, and many works on the Brontës. He was for three years editor of Brontë Society Transactions and is also engaged in research into the life and work Felicia Hemans. Table of Contents Acknowledgements PART 1: EMILY BRONTE AND THE CRAFT OF LITERATURE Introduction Physical Conditions of Work Learnings Golden Mine Inspiration and Labour in Emily Brontës Poetry Drafting, Correction and Fair Copy: Emily Brontë at Brussels Organisational Skill: the Poems from 1844 to 1846 PART 2: WUTHERING HEIGHTS Wuthering Heights : The Problem The First Phase The First Version: Adapting Gondal Autumn and Winter: After the Poem Revision The Development of the First Version Rejection and its Consequences: Return to Fictional Poetry The Development of Part Two The Three Housekeepers of Wuthering Heights Sculpting the Statue: A Proposed Chronology Objections and Implications PART 3: POSTSCRIPT Emilys Second Novel Notes Index Review Anagramatic exploration of names, scouring of maps and locations...a startling dexterity with dates, a breathtaking clarity in complexity are all displayed in what is nothing less than a tour-de-force. For all who continue to be intrigued by the mysteries of Emily Brontës elusive genius, this is a book to be read at a sitting and then to keep to hand. It is a fine detective book and celebration of a poet-novelist-novelist-poet who, as her sister Charlotte tells us, was never afraid of hard work. - Brian Wilks, Brontë Society Transactions Review Quote Anagramatic exploration of names, scouring of maps and locations...a startling dexterity with dates, a breathtaking clarity in complexity are all displayed in what is nothing less than a tour-de-force. For all who continue to be intrigued by the mysteries of Emily Bront Details ISBN0333683528 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 1998 ISBN-10 0333683528 ISBN-13 9780333683521 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1998-02-16 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.8 Media Book Place of Publication Basingstoke Short Title BIRTH OF WUTHERING HEIGHTS 199 Edition Description 1998 Pages 218 AU Release Date 1998-02-16 NZ Release Date 1998-02-16 UK Release Date 1998-02-16 Author E. Chitham Illustrations VIII, 218 p. Subtitle Emily Brontë at Work Alternative 9780333945452 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:99141234;
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