Why dost thou sorrow for the happy dead?
For if their life be lost their toils are o’er,
And woe and want can trouble them no more;
Nor ever slept they in an earthly bed
So sound as now they sleep, while dreamless laid
In the dark chambers of the unknown shore,
Where Night and Silence guard each sealed door.
So–turn from such as thee thy drooping head
And mourn the dead alive, whose spirit flies,
Whose life departs, before his death has come;
Who knows no Heaven beyond his gloomy skies;
Who sees no Hope to brighten up that gloom:
‘Tis he who feels the worm that never dies,
The real death and darkness of a tomb!
The story of Branwell Brontë has been plagued by misconceptions, lies, and misunderstandings for decades. This incredible new volume seeks to set the record straight.
Discover the truth behind the myths of Branwell’s life, decline, and death. Find out why he doomed himself to anonymity by writing under a different name. Read his work, alongside critical analysis that reveals him to be both the ‘Problem Poet’ and the ‘Byron of Haworth’. And read his letters, collected here for the first time.
Learn the forgotten truth behind the Brontë brother.
★★★★★ “I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the Bronte family and especially in the much maligned Branwell. It explains how some of the myths about him.”
★★★ “The book is very good indeed, and I think offers something for everyone. Certainly, Kelly's exploration of theological themes was very interesting, and has given me plenty to think about with my own work.”
★★★★★ “If you are interested in the Brontë writing family, then you must buy this book. It's interesting and informative.”
