Emily Brontë
English novelist
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About Emily Brontë
Emily Jane Brontë was a novelist and poet. She is recognized best for the only novel completed before she died, “Wuthering Heights”. The book was originally published under Brontë’s pen name, Ellis Bell. She was also a co-author of “Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell”, a book of poetry she worked on with her sisters.
Family Life
She was one of six daughters born to Irish priest and author, Patrick Brontë and his wife Maria Branwell. Her three eldest sisters died in their childhood. She is the sister of writers Anne and Charlotte Brontë. Her brother, Branwell, was a poet and painter. He died three months before her.
Death
She died at the age of 30 on 19 December 1848. It is believed her health had been affected by contaminated water and the cold weather. It got worse after a cold which she got at Branwell’s funeral metamorphosed into tuberculosis.
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Famous quotes by Emily Brontë
Having leveled my palace, don't erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home.Emily Brontë
I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town. A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself.Emily Brontë
I have dreamed in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas they have gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the color of my mind.Emily Brontë
I see heaven's glories shine and faith shines equal.Emily Brontë
I'll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide.Emily Brontë
Love is like the wild rose-briar Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, but which will bloom most constantly?Emily Brontë
Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves.Emily Brontë
Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.Emily Brontë
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F.A.Q. about Emily Brontë
When is her birthday?
Emily Brontë's birthday is on July 30, 1818.
In how many days is her birthday?
Emily's birthday is in 28 days
How old was Emily when she died?
She was 30 years old.
When did she die?
She died in December 19, 1848.
How old would she be today?
Emily Brontë would be 203 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Emily from?
She was born in Thornton, Yorkshire, England, UK.
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