description: "One of those rare books which completely satisfy ...There is so much which is good in it that one is embarrassed by the available riches. Listing the virtues of this book could go on and on; in the meantime, readers will find them for themselves." - The Guardian"One of the most sensitive and civilised of Brontë critics,Miss Margaret Lane has had the excellent idea of travelling through Mrs. Gaskell's Life, making additions and commentaries in the light of modern knowledge ... The result is an elegant and sympathetic book, beautifully illustrated with woodcuts by Joan Hassell." - Naomi Lewis, BBC"Excellent ... Adorned with charming illustrations." - Raymond Mortimer, Sunday Times
language: English
title: The Bronte Story: A Reconsideration of Mrs. Gaskell's Life of Charlott
titlecomplete: The Bronte Story: A Reconsideration of Mrs. Gaskell's Life of Charlott
characters: Charlotte Brontë
genres: Nonfiction, Biography, History
ratings_count: 46
publisher: William Heinemann Ltd.