bronte sisters
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The Bronte sisters wrote their famous novels at a wooden desk in a quiet parlor.
Definition
Proper noun: - A 19th-century family of three sisters who all wrote novels: The Brontë sisters refers to the three literary sisters from Yorkshire, England: Charlotte (1816–1855), Emily (1818–1848), and Anne (1820–1849). They are famous for their significant contributions to English literature, each publishing notable novels under pseudonyms during the Victorian era.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The novels of the Brontë sisters are studied in literature classes worldwide.
- A new biography explores the lives and works of the Brontë sisters.
- The Brontë sisters wrote during the same period but had distinct literary voices.
Advanced Usage
- "the Brontë sisters' legacy": refers to the enduring impact and influence of their literary works.
- The Brontë sisters' legacy continues to inspire writers and filmmakers.
Variants and Related Words
- Brontëan (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the Brontë sisters or their works.
- The novel's gothic atmosphere is distinctly Brontëan.
Synonyms
- The Brontës: A common shortened reference to the sisters.
- The Bell brothers: A reference to the pseudonyms (Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell) they initially used.
Related Phrases
- "Brontë country": Refers to the area of West Yorkshire, England, associated with the Brontë family and featured in their novels.
- Many tourists visit Haworth to see Brontë country.
The Bronte sisters wrote their famous novels at a wooden desk in a quiet parlor.
Noun
- a 19th century family of three sisters who all wrote novels