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Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë
Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s only novel, was published in 1847. It narrates the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, exploring themes of revenge, jealousy, and the destructive nature of love. Set against the moody backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, it remains a profound exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of the heart.
“What! Catherine Linton?” I exclaimed, astonished. But a minute’s reflection convinced me it was not my ghostly Catherine. “Then,” I continued, “my predecessor’s name was Linton?” “It was.” “And who is that Earnshaw: Hareton Earnshaw, who lives with Mr. Heathcliff? Are they relations?” “No; he is the late Mrs. Linton’s nephew.” “The young lady’s cousin, then?” “Yes; and her husband was her cousin also: one on the mother’s, the other on the father’s side: Heathcliff married Mr. Linton’s sister.” “I see the house at Wuthering Heights has ‘Earnshaw’ carved over the front door. Are they an old family?” “Very old, sir; and Hareton is the last of them, as our Miss Cathy is of us—I mean, of the Lintons. Have you been to Wuthering Heights? I beg pardon for asking; but I should like to hear how she is!” “Mrs. Heathcliff? she looked very well, and very handsome; yet, I think, not very happy.” “Oh dear, I don’t wonder! And how did you like the master?” “A rough fellow, rather, Mrs. Dean. Is not that his character?” “Rough as a saw-edge, and hard as whinstone! The less you meddle with
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