{"product_id":"the-brontes-wild-genius-on-the-moors-the-story-of-a-literary-family","title":"The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Family","description":"In a revised and updated edition, the real story of the Brontë sisters, by distinguished scholar and historian Juliet Barker.\nThe story of the tragic Brontë family is familiar to everyone: we all know about the half-mad, repressive father, the drunken, drug-addicted wastrel of a brother, wildly romantic Emily, unrequited Anne, and “poor Charlotte.” Or do we? These stereotypes of the popular imagination are precisely that―imaginary―created by amateur biographers from Mrs. Gaskell who were primarily novelists and were attracted by the tale of an apparently doomed family of genius.\nJuliet Barker’s landmark book is the first definitive history of the Brontës. It demolishes the myths, yet provides startling new information that is just as compelling―but true. Based on first hand research among all the Brontë manuscripts and among contemporary historical documents never before used by Brontë biographers, this book is both scholarly and compulsively readable.\nThe Brontës is a revolutionary picture of the world’s favorite literary family. A Salon.com \"Best Book\" of 2012 Pick by \"Fresh Air\"'s Maureen Corrigan 20 black and white photographs\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1605983659\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1605983659.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Barker, Juliet\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43558723256381,"sku":"BVV.1605983659.G","price":67.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1605983659-0.jpg?v=1788384001","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-brontes-wild-genius-on-the-moors-the-story-of-a-literary-family","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}