Bronte’s Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights has become one of the most widely read novels of the nineteenth century. This guide to the novel looks at the ways in which Bronte's reading and personal experience are interwoven within the text while examining the relationship between her prose and poetry. Close readings of passages present a clear picture of how different themes are presented and an account of critical reactions shows how criticism continues to remain fully alive to this extraordinary and disturbing novel. This is an indispensable guide, offering guidance on:

Language, style and form

Adaptation and interpretation

Critical reception

Further reading