In highschool I used to get teased for being a book worm. I admit that I am something of a reading nut. My interest are varied. There is little in life that doesn't interest me. So go get a good cup of coffee or a soothing cup of tea and join me to discuss some of my favorite books(and the occasional video)
I have JUST finished reading all of Charlotte Bronte's books. I read Jane Eyre first a while ago, re-read it then proceeded to read Shirley, The Professor and Vilette. Talk about women with chutzpah, Charlotte Bronte knows how to write strong, ahem, very strong women.
Unfortunately, Ms. Bronte is more of a Catholic basher than I've encountered in British Literature (at least that which I like to read) but she often comes to the cusp of bashing ruthlessly and then stops. Her books, though excellent, are not for the weak-in-the-faith Catholic, especially Vilette. Ms. Bronte attacks the Catholic faith in one chapter where the main character, Lucy Snowe, a protestant, has a suitor who is Catholic. He is trying to convert her, with the intention of declaring himself to her but she will not yield, and point by point illustrates why. Not recommended for all readers, though I love the way she writes.
Yes, I had forgotten that Ms. Bronte is not exactly friendly toward Catholics in Villete. Its been a long time since I read the novel. I think that antiCatholicism was common in Britan during that time period, though.
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I have JUST finished reading all of Charlotte Bronte's books. I read Jane Eyre first a while ago, re-read it then proceeded to read Shirley, The Professor and Vilette. Talk about women with chutzpah, Charlotte Bronte knows how to write strong, ahem, very strong women.
Unfortunately, Ms. Bronte is more of a Catholic basher than I've encountered in British Literature (at least that which I like to read) but she often comes to the cusp of bashing ruthlessly and then stops. Her books, though excellent, are not for the weak-in-the-faith Catholic, especially Vilette. Ms. Bronte attacks the Catholic faith in one chapter where the main character, Lucy Snowe, a protestant, has a suitor who is Catholic. He is trying to convert her, with the intention of declaring himself to her but she will not yield, and point by point illustrates why. Not recommended for all readers, though I love the way she writes.
Yes, I had forgotten that Ms. Bronte is not exactly friendly toward Catholics in Villete. Its been a long time since I read the novel. I think that antiCatholicism was common in Britan during that time period, though.
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