The Life of Charlotte Bronte: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Intertwining fact and story, The Life of Charlotte Bronte takes the reader by one hand and Charlotte Bronte by the other to run rampant through the making of one of the greatest authoresses of all time. Follow Charlotte from her birthplace of Thornton as she sets off for school and later returns to teach her sisters, and come to know the “characteristic kindness of the Brontes.” This unsentimental biography, written by friend and sometimes critic Elizabeth Gaskell, helped launch Charlotte Bronte’s fame and takes you on a journey to see the making of the author of Jane Eyre.
Quick facts about The Life of Charlotte Bronte
- Title: The Life of Charlotte Bronte
- Author: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
- First published: 1857
- Genre: english novelists, biography, english authors
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1103197W
Where to read The Life of Charlotte Bronte
The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Life of Charlotte Bronte about?
Intertwining fact and story, The Life of Charlotte Bronte takes the reader by one hand and Charlotte Bronte by the other to run rampant through the making of one of the greatest authoresses of all time.
Who wrote The Life of Charlotte Bronte?
The Life of Charlotte Bronte was written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell.
When was The Life of Charlotte Bronte published?
The Life of Charlotte Bronte was first published in 1857.



