Charlotte Brontë was fiercely protective of the work and reputations of her literary sisters, Emily Brontë and Anne Brontë, both of whom tragically young of consumption (tuberculosis).

By default, she became the guardian of her sisters’ literary legacy. Following is Charlotte Brontë’s preface to Wuthering Heights, Emily’s only published novel.

The sisters first published their works under pseudonyms, thinking that their work would be more readily accepted for publication and general acceptance. Read More→