Elizabeth Gaskell was a friend of Charlotte Bronte, and wrote a very loving biography of her. I really enjoyed it. Of course, it included the other 2 sisters, too.
Hers was a sad a tragic life filled with loss. She was terribly shy, yet was able to overcome so much to become a successful author. I could see how all 3 sisters based their books much after their personal experiences--which is why they seem so authentic.
She lived in a rather remote area with little contact with the rest of the world, so her family became very close. Sadly, she lost both sisters and her brother within a year. Her grief was intense and it was really heartbreaking to read her letters.
This is a must read for any fans of the Brontes.
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