Mar 28, 2017

The Shadow of Branwell Bronte

English: Gun group by Branwell Bronte Русский:...
English: Gun group by Branwell Bronte Русский: «Портрет с ружьём» Брэнуэлла Бронте (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
English: Branwell Brontë's caricature of himse...
English: Branwell Brontë's caricature of himself lying in bed and being summoned by death. Français : Caricature de Branwell Brontë par lui-même, au lit et convoqué par la mort. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
English: Railway, Luddendenfoot Looking north-...
English: Railway, Luddendenfoot Looking north-west from Blackwood Hall Lane bridge. This view includes land that was the site of Luddendenfoot Railway Station. Branwell Bronte worked here as Clerk in Charge but was dismissed after a year due to a deficit in the accounts. On the hillside to the right is the Kershaw estate and on the far hillside is Midgley. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Branwell Brontë, self portrait, 1840
Branwell Brontë, self portrait, 1840 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
A portrait of Emily, painted by her brother Br...
A portrait of Emily, painted by her brother Branwell. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Brontë Sisters, by Patrick Branwell Brontë...
The Brontë Sisters, by Patrick Branwell Brontë (died 1848). See source website for additional information. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, Anne Bronte, Branwell Bronte:



Do you love the Bronte story, too?

What is your take on Branwell Bronte?

Did you see the PBS special last Sunday--did you find it too painful and tragic--do you find their words inspirational..........