Definition

Proper noun * Charlotte Brontë: An English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her novel Jane Eyre. She was the eldest of the three literary Brontë sisters.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Charlotte Brontë published her most famous work, Jane Eyre, under the pen name Currer Bell.
  • The novels of Charlotte Brontë are studied for their exploration of social class, morality, and individual passion.
  • A biography details the life and works of Charlotte Brontë and her sisters.

Advanced Usage

• The Brontë Sisters: Charlotte Brontë is most frequently discussed in the collective context of her literary family.
  • The Brontë sisters—Charlotte, Emily, and Anne—are central figures in English literature.
• Brontëan (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works of the Brontë sisters, especially their themes of Gothic romance, wild natural settings, and strong-willed protagonists.
  • The novel's moody atmosphere and passionate heroine have a distinctly Brontëan quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Brontë, Charlotte: A common variant for the full name.
• Currer Bell: The masculine pseudonym used by Charlotte Brontë when she first published and other works.

Synonyms

• Author of Jane Eyre: A descriptive synonym referencing her most famous novel.
• The eldest Brontë sister: A contextual synonym emphasizing her familial position.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Victorian novelist: Charlotte Brontë is a key author of the Victorian literary era.
• Jane Eyre: Her seminal novel, often used as a reference point for her literary significance.
  • Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre revolutionized the portrayal of the female protagonist.

Noun

1. English novelist; oldest of three Bronte sisters (1816-1855)