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Wuthering Heights

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1847

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Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1847
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yorkshire, England • 1800s

Publication Year

1847

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, published under the pen name Ellis Bell, follows the intense and tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, an orphan her father brings into their home, which fuels familial and romantic conflicts with echoes of Gothic and supernatural elements, all set against the moody backdrop of the English moors. The novel addresses topics of abuse, mental health struggles, and systemic inequalities.

Dark

Mysterious

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,888,722 ratings

68%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights is both celebrated and critiqued for its intense emotional landscape and complex characters. Praised for its innovative structure and dark romanticism, the novel captivates readers with its passionate, albeit often disturbing, interactions. However, some find the unrelenting gloom and morally ambiguous characters off-putting.

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Who Should Read Wuthering Heights?

Readers who relish Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë typically appreciate intense, brooding romances and complex character studies. If you enjoy the Gothic atmosphere and dramatic tension found in novels like Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë or Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, this book will captivate you.

4.1

1,888,722 ratings

68%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Character List

Mr. Lockwood

A new tenant at Thrushcross Grange, he is curious about Wuthering Heights. He listens to Nelly Dean's story and records it in his journal.

The housekeeper and storyteller at Wuthering Heights, she provides Mr. Lockwood with the history of the household and its residents.

A strong-willed and rebellious character with a deep connection to Heathcliff, she plays a central role in the novel's events.

Catherine's older brother, who becomes abusive towards Heathcliff and engages in self-destructive habits.

An orphan brought to Wuthering Heights by Mr. Earnshaw, whose complex relationship with Catherine and others shapes the story.

A genteel man from Thrushcross Grange who marries Catherine Earnshaw and serves as a contrast to Heathcliff.

Edgar's sister, who becomes infatuated with Heathcliff and marries him against her brother's wishes.

The son of Heathcliff and Isabella, introduced to Wuthering Heights later in life, he is frail and manipulated by his father.

The daughter of Edgar Linton and Catherine, she represents a kinder version of Catherine and ultimately finds peace in her relationships.

The son of Hindley Earnshaw, who suffers under Heathcliff's rule but grows into a resilient character.

A long-serving, pious, and cantankerous servant at Wuthering Heights, known for his stern demeanor.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yorkshire, England • 1800s

Publication Year

1847

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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