Emily Brontë "Wuthering Heights" [Charlotte]

 

Wuthering Heights

 

During the October holidays, I read Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. Her first and only work, from its first publication in 1847,it has never stopped shaping English literature.

 

The tale recounts Heathcliff’s vengeance upon the Earnshaw family. Mocked by Catherine, the woman he loves, because of his social status; the bohemian boy vanishes for three years. Against all odds, he not only comes back, he is now a wealthy fellow. With hatred engraved into his heart, Heathcliff brings misery upon those he wishes to destroy, slowly submerging them into despair.

Let me say… Wuthering Heights is something. I think it has become my favorite book of the English language. How to start? The story is compelling, with such memorable and distinct characters. None of them are all black nor all white, only nuances. The scenery is gorgeous, drawing you among the misty, marshy moors. The wind howls within your ears, the rhythm of each page. This classic is never a bore! Offering a very pleasant read, which can definitely be a nice change from some other classics, which can be a pain to read, therefore getting on your nerves.

 

I have not been the only one to be very fond of this book, as Kate Bush created her own Wuthering Heights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pMMIe4hb4 , an homage and retelling of Brontë’s work, and it is the song that started her career. Did I mention this to get you to listen to one of my favorite songs? Hmmm…Maybe.

 

To wrap up my never-ending praise, I recommend this book. In fact, someone in my family will ~mysteriously~ receive it for Christmas. It is the perfect story to spark up your interest in reading, and similarly to Catherine never parting with Heathcliff, Wuthering Heights will never part you…

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