Patrick Bronte (1777-1861) was the father of the famous Bronte Sisters; Anne, Charlotte and Emily, three of Victorian England's greatest novelists, but he was a fascinating man in his own right and not nearly such an unsympathetic character as Elizabeth Gaskell's Life of Charlotte Bronte would have us believe.Born into poverty in Ireland, he won a scholarship to St John's College, Cambridge, and was ordained into the Church of England. He was perp...

CONTENTS: - EPISTLE TO THE REV. J--- B---, WHILST JOURNEYING FOR THE RECOVERY OF HIS HEALTH - THE HAPPY COTTAGERS - THE RAINBOW - WINTER-NIGHT MEDITATIONS - VERSES SENT TO A LADY ON HER BIRTHDAY - THE IRISH CABIN - TO THE REV. J. GILPIN, ON HIS IMPROVED EDITION OF THE "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS" - THE COTTAGE MAID - THE SPIDER AND THE FLY - EPISTLE TO A YOUNG CLERGYMAN - EPISTLE TO THE LABOURING POOR - THE COTTAGER'S HYMN

In the tranquil haven of a quaint cottage, where nature's whispers intertwine with the musings of a poetic soul, "Cottage Poems" unfolds. Patrick Brontë, father of the renowned literary sisters, paints a vivid tapestry of rural life, capturing the essence of humble dwellings, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, and the profound emotions that reside within the human heart. Through lyrical verses, he invites readers to embark on a journey of introspection, finding solace and inspirati...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books, stories and poems. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biograph...

This ebook edition contains the unabridged and complete works of the Brontë Family (Anne, Charlotte, Emily, Branwell and Patrick Brontë) with a detailed and functional table of contents.The Brontës were a nineteenth-century literary family associated with the village of Haworth in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The sisters, Charlotte (born 21 April 1816, in Thornton near Bradford), Emily (born 30 July 1818 in Thornton), and Anne (born 17 January 1820 in Thornton), are well ...

Cottage Poems, by Patrick Brontë, is a reflective and morally grounded collection that reveals the literary sensibilities of the Brontë family’s patriarch.Rooted in rural life and Christian faith, these poems explore themes of devotion, humility, labour, and the quiet dignity of ordinary existence. Written with clarity and earnest conviction, Patrick Brontë’s verse draws on nature and domestic scenes to express spiritual reflection and ethical guidance, of...

In "Cottage Poems," Patrick Brontë presents a collection of verse that embodies the diverse literary currents of the early Victorian period, intertwining themes of nature, domestic life, and the emotional landscapes of rural existence. Through a pastoral lens, Brontë's poems reflect a profound appreciation for the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside, employing vivid imagery and a delicate rhythm that invites readers into a world of simplicity and introspection. His style is marked by a ble...

ContentsAGNES GREY.THE TENANT of WILDFELL HALLJANE EYRE AN AUTOBIOGRAPHYTHE PROFESSORSHIRLEYVILLETTE.EMMA. ( Unfinished Novels )WUTHERING HEIGHTSCOTTAGE POEMS.POEMSBrontë Family Photo Gallery

This biography of the mysterious Maria Branwell "portrays a woman of intelligence, social savvy, wit and strength as well as a love for books . . . engrossing" ( Historical Novel Society).They were from different lands, different classes, different worlds almost. The chances of Cornish gentlewoman Maria Branwell even meeting the poor Irish curate Patrick Brontë in Regency England, let alone falling passionately in love, were remote. Yet M...

This volume, first published in 1999, contains all of Patrick Branwell Brontë’s known writings, excluding his letters, from 1837 to 1848. This title primarily covers and depicts the end of the Angrian conflict, Branwell’s abandonment of the Angrian saga, and his attempts to establish himself as a published poet and a man of letters. All of the texts in this edition are based on Neufeldt’s own transcriptions of the manuscripts, or, where the manuscript is unavailable, on the most reliable a...

The groundbreaking biography of Maria Branwell reveals a remarkable woman who has been lost in the shadows of her gifted children, Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. The witty, clever and intrepid Cornish lady of letters, lover of Patrick and mother of genius has been missing for too long. The extraordinary Brontës were a family like no other and it all began when Maria met Patrick.

The Poems of Patrick Branwell Brontë, first published in 1990, provides a collection of Branwell Brontë’s poetry, as well as a detailed history of the use and locations of his manuscripts, the story of their publication over the years, and a commentary of the poetry itself. This edition will be of interest to students of English Literature.