#50 History Hack: Inspiring the Brontes

History Hack

English - April 29, 2020 11:18 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 65 ratings
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Historian Emma Butcher talks to us about how the Bronte siblings used the Napoleonic Wars, as well other recent history, to inspire them as writers and create imaginary worlds, and how all of this youthful activity impacted the classic literature that they are known for today.

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