Albion & Marina (ePub)

Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855) was a renowned English novelist and poet, prominently recognized for her contributions to English literature in the Victorian era. Born on April 21, 1816, in Thornton, Yorkshire, Charlotte was the third of six children to Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell Brontë. She initially published her works, including the notable 'Jane Eyre' (1847), under the male pseudonym 'Currer Bell' to shield herself from nineteenth-century prejudices against female authors. Her novels are celebrated for their originality, emotional force, and keen observation of societal and class nuances. While 'Jane Eyre' unfurls the harrowing and resilient journey of its titular character, Charlotte's other works, such as 'Shirley' (1849) and 'Villette' (1853), similarly deep-dive into themes of independence, morality, and love, often drawing from her own life experiences. Her prose is marked by a gothic sensibility and psychological depth. 'Albion & Marina', while not one of her well-acknowledged works, reflects her literary style of robust character development intertwined with a fervent examination of emotional states and social critique. Charlotte Brontë passed away on March 31, 1855, but left an indelible mark on literature. Her legacy endures in the profound psychological realism and feminist undertones that distinguish her oeuvre.