Questions about the works of 19th-century English author Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855) or about her life as a writer. She is most famous for her novel Jane Eyre.
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Why are place names obscured in Charlotte Brontë's The Professor?
All place names in Charlotte Brontë's The Professor appear to be obscured. A few examples from the novel's first chapter:
That gentleman and Lord T. knew well enough that the Crimsworths were an unscrupulous and determined race; they knew also that…
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What are some sources Charlotte Brontë might have learned about physiognomy and phrenology from?
Charlotte Brontë frequently makes use of physiognomy and phrenology in describing her characters. Do we know of any sources where she might have learned about it? They would be interesting references to have on hand while reading her books. Sources…
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