Emily Brontë: Heretic by stevie davies

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July 15,2025

Davies' exploration of the life of Emily Bronte and her writings is truly captivating.

By delving into Bronte's Brussels essays, poetry, and the renowned "Wuthering Heights", Davies constructs theories regarding the motivations and influences that compelled Bronte to pen her powerful and mysterious novel.

Her arguments are not only perceptive but also expository, yet she remains respectful of the life of a writer about whom we can only speculate and never fully understand.

This exploration offers a unique perspective on Emily Bronte, shedding light on the possible factors that contributed to the creation of her literary masterpiece.

It allows readers to gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity of Bronte's work and the enigma that was her life.

Davies' research serves as a valuable addition to the body of knowledge on Emily Bronte and her literary contributions.

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Lycoris__Radiata

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July 15,2025

Wow!

It's truly astonishing how deep one can delve when analyzing someone.

Emily Bronte is my absolute favorite. If I had the power to bring back to life a famous person and explore their mind, it would undoubtedly be her. She, along with Edgar Allen Poe, is my favorite poet.

Davies' book has truly quenched a huge part of my need to understand her. Davies has turned Emily upside down and inside out!

The content is so complex that it's too difficult for me to repeat even a snippet. But I got it! I really understood.

I feel as if I've taken a semester's worth of psychology, literature, and storytelling classes all centered around Emily Bronte.

The metaphor of the life below, with the roots dying under the earth while the same life is green and living up above is just one example of the depth in this book.

Admittedly, this book can be tough at times as it delves so incredibly deep.

However, when I sat there and thought about how fortunate I was that a book of this caliber exists regarding a subject I'm so passionate about, I immediately picked it back up.

Thank you, Stevie Davies!

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Mearas

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July 15,2025

As this is Emily Bronte's bicentenary, this book truly ought to be a must read.

The book provides a deeply penetrating reading of EB from both a feminist and a human perspective. It delves into the left-hand psychological aspect, which is utterly fascinating.

This book is superlative literary criticism penned by an author who is empathetic with EB and the natural world. Stevie Davies approaches "Wuthering Heights" almost as a sustained poem, attentively listening to the internal rhymes, alliteration, and patterns that emerge in EB's prose.

This is an illuminating study that richly repays close and considered reading. It offers valuable insights into the genius of Emily Bronte and her masterpiece, "Wuthering Heights". It is a work that will surely engage and enlighten readers for years to come.

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yani_senpai

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July 15,2025

I don't have enough words to describe how truly magnificent this book is. However, the author has managed to do so with great finesse. This book is, without a doubt, one of the most significant works ever written about Emily. It feels as if the author has an intimate knowledge of her, and as I read, I can almost sense Emily hovering over my shoulder, approving of every word.

Emily was a complex and multi-faceted woman, and this novel does an excellent job of capturing her essence without simplifying her. Instead, it embraces the enigma that she is and attempts to bring us closer to her. As an already ardent Emily fan, this book made me fall even more deeply in love with her.

After reading a book on the Shelleys, I can't help but think that they would have adored her. She might well have been another muse for Percy. If only there was a way to go back in time and arrange for them to meet, who knows what fascinating and wonderful things might have transpired? Alas, Emily was born too late to be a part of the drama that was their lives.

This book marks the beginning of a new goal for me - to read as many of the very best biographies on Emily currently in publication. I hope to not only find the best ones but also to gain a deeper understanding of this remarkable human being.

ETA: For the convenience of others who may be interested, I have devised a ranking system that will follow each review of every biography I read. This will make it easier to determine which ones might be the most appealing to their individual needs. I will be evaluating each biography in four separate categories: Literary Efforts/Poetry/Wuthering Heights, Mysticism/Psychoanalysis/Sexuality, The Early Years/Juvenilia and Gondal years, and Abroad in Brussels/Home Life/Domesticity. The book I just reviewed received a total of 21/25 points.

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aurkasaha24

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July 15,2025

A brilliant and original reading of Emily Bronte's work awaits. It fearlessly and imaginatively captures her unique genius. The analysis delves deep into the heart of her writing, uncovering the hidden layers and profound themes. Each sentence is dissected with care, revealing the beauty and complexity of her language. The author's courage in approaching Bronte's work is palpable, as they dare to explore new interpretations and perspectives. Through their imagination, they bring Bronte's characters and settings to life, making the reader feel as if they are a part of the story. This reading is a must for any fan of Emily Bronte, as it offers a fresh and exciting take on her timeless works. It is a testament to the power of literature and the ability of a great analysis to enhance our understanding and appreciation of a classic author.

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Mach56gs

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July 15,2025

Stevie Davies' "Emily Bronte: Heretic" is an astonishingly perceptive and captivatingly written exploration of Emily Jane's work and, to a lesser degree, her life.

The fact that Davies is a novelist imparts to this critical work a highly approachable and engaging style. She endeavors to debunk some of the myths surrounding Bronte, specifically those of her being a reclusive virgin, a suicidal misanthrope, and an amateur.

The chapters on double-readings in "Wuthering Heights" and Bronte's preoccupation with animals versus human nature are perhaps the most captivating. I am currently in the process of penning a final paper on "WH," and Davies' text has truly assisted in shedding light on numerous aspects of the novel that I had not previously considered during my countless readings of it.

Her examination of the "one soul" of Cathy and Heathcliff, in particular, was thought-provoking and incredibly detailed and developed. The last chapter on Bronte's final days truly challenges the conceptions of her as detached from reality; Davies attempts to heighten awareness of Bronte's works, especially her Gondal poems, as engaging with the turmoil in the world around her.

It is highly recommended to anyone who has an affinity for "Wuthering Heights," biographies, the Brontes, or simply a fascinating and feminist-leaning critical essay.

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fairydownfall

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July 15,2025

Davies确实在某些地方有一些不错的见解。

她带来了一些我以前不知道的传记细节，而且她将艾米丽·勃朗特为埃热先生所写的两篇短文从法语翻译成英语，这对我们这些无法接触到原文的人来说是很有用的。

然而，在很多方面，这是戴维斯为了迎合自己对艾米丽的主观解读而过于冗长散漫的呈现——当然，这在所有文学批评、历史和传记写作中都是一种危险。

戴维斯在某些地方这样做时缺乏微妙和细致，以至于她把勃朗特描绘成某种新达尔文主义的优生学家，而且在某些地方也自相矛盾（尤其是在艾米丽·勃朗特与“宗教”的关系方面），没有调和历史背景复杂性的问题，包括不完整的历史/传记细节，而这些问题可能会导致她写作中的这种矛盾。

一个主要问题是，和大多数其他人一样，戴维斯未能理解小说中伊莎贝拉（原姓林顿）·希斯克利夫叙述的关键意义。在这里，我再次强烈推荐朱迪思·派克2009年发表在《19世纪文学》杂志上的文章，作为对外面许多《呼啸山庄》和艾米丽·勃朗特“分析”的关键对照。

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shacklesburst

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July 15,2025

Brilliant reading of Wuthering Heights.

Wuthering Heights is a classic novel that has captivated readers for generations. A brilliant reading of this masterpiece can bring the story to life in a whole new way.

The passionate and complex characters, such as Heathcliff and Catherine, come alive through the skillful interpretation of the reader. The vivid descriptions of the wild and stormy moors add to the atmosphere and make the setting seem almost tangible.

A brilliant reading can also draw out the themes of love, revenge, and social class that are explored in the novel. It can make the reader think deeply about these universal human experiences and how they are portrayed in the story.

In conclusion, a brilliant reading of Wuthering Heights is a truly immersive experience that allows the reader to fully appreciate the beauty and power of this great work of literature.

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