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Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë
See it on Amazon1847Demanding readSteady pace
What it is about
Heathcliff, an orphan taken in by the Earnshaw family, falls in love with Catherine but is cast out and returns years later to take revenge. Brontë’s only novel, published in 1847, is a stormy gothic romance.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Love · Revenge · Moors
Screen adaptation
Wuthering Heights (1939) · Wuthering Heights (2011)
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About the author
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