Prior to reading Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, I had many expectations. I was expecting a love story, along the same line as Pride and Prejudice. I envisioned Heathcliff as a rough and tumble version of Mr. Darcy. If you have read the tragic story of Heathcliff and Catherine, you know I was quite mistaken. I suppose you could call it a love story, but it is a dark depressing one at that. Heathcliff is no Mr. Darcy, and Wuthering Heights is certainly no Pride and Prejudice. I have always viewed Emily Bronte’s most famous novel, as femine and more enjoyable to the opposite sex. Having finished the novel, I find that I was completely off base. I discovered a great, (albeit tragic) story about love, loss, revenge, and human nature. It is an undeniable classic, and a must read for any bibliophile.
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Wuthering Heights
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Emily Bronte, Heathcliff, Wuthering Heights on August 10, 2009| 1 Comment »
The Age of Innocence
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, Middlemarch, Newland Archer, The Age of Innocence, Wharton, Wuthering Heights on August 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence, was my favorite read of the summer. I had previously read Ethan Frome which I also enjoyed, but Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel was definitely a cut above. The character of Newland Archer is truly a work of art. His internal struggle between fulfilling his societal duty (and staying with his wife May), or running off with his true love (Ellen), is filled with suspense and passion. The emotions of these three main characters seem to emanate from the pages of the novel. Edith Wharton brings the novel to a marvelous (albeit stunning) close, and wonderfully completes the novel. The Age of Innocence is an emotional powerhouse, and a must read for any fan of Wuthering Heights or Middlemarch.
What the Dickens? 