Description
A set of two volumes of ‘The Life of Charlotte Bronte’ published by Smith, Elder & Co. in 1857. Both volumes bound in the original publisher’s cloth with wear to the edges and fairly heavy wear to the corners. Volume 2 has some repair to the gutters (front and back). One small inscription to the first page of text which reads, ‘Suppressed Copy/Print/S. Gordon Smith’. A nice, presentable set in the unrestored brown cloth.
Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Life of Charlotte Brontë, published in 1857, is the first biography of the famed author of Jane Eyre. Written shortly after Brontë’s death, it offers a detailed and sympathetic portrayal of her life, from her quiet upbringing in Haworth to her literary success and personal tragedies. Gaskell, a fellow novelist and friend, aimed to protect Charlotte’s reputation while shedding light on her struggles, including isolation, grief, and societal expectations. Blending factual detail with emotional insight, the biography helped shape Brontë’s legacy and remains a valuable account of one of Victorian literature’s most influential figures.
