Wuthering Heights

ISBN-13: 9789356563193 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023

Emily Bronte

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"Wuthering Heights" is a novel by Emily Bronte, first published in 1847. The story revolves around the love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, an orphan boy who is brought to live at Wuthering Heights, Catherine's family home. Despite their deep love for each other, Catherine ultimately chooses to marry Edgar Linton, a wealthy man from a neighboring estate, setting off a chain of events that lead to tragedy for both Catherine and Heathcliff. The novel is set in the moors of Yorkshire, England, and explores themes of love, revenge, and social class. The story is narrated by Mr. Lockwood, a new tenant at Thrushcross Grange, another estate near Wuthering Heights, who becomes intrigued by the history of the two families and their tangled relationships. As the story unfolds, we learn about the dark secrets and complicated relationships that have shaped the lives of the characters, including Heathcliff's childhood as an outsider and his quest for revenge against those who he feels have wronged him. The novel is known for its complex characters and its Gothic style, which includes elements of supernatural and eerie landscapes. "Wuthering Heights" has become a classic of English literature and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions.