Description
Parts one and two, in two books, make up the second of three volumes which will form the first complete edition of the early writings of Charlotte Bronte. The text is based solely on Charlotte's manuscripts, except in the cases of stories and articles where original manuscripts no longer exist. Many of the writings have never been published before. The three volumes will cover the main periods of Charlotte's juvenile writings and will be essential reading for anyone attempting to understand the origins of her mature style. The manuscripts in this volume range from short love stories, historical tales and lyrics to ficticious legal documents and imaginary newspaper articles. They focus almost exclusively on Charlotte Bronte's hero Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Zamorna, and his complicated love affairs. They tell too of the disillusionment with the world of Glass Town and of the rise of the Kingdom of Angria, and follow Zamorna and his court drawn to this new land by the prospect of adventure.
Before a brief textual introduction, a general introduction to Charlotte Bronte's writing in the period 1833-1835 places the poems and stories in context and isolates their significance in her writing career. Footnotes identify many of Charlotte Bronte's sources, provide useful biographical information and explain the complicated relationships between both characters and manuscripts. Textual notes are located at the end of the book for the specialist.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations. Acknowledgments. General Introduction. Textual Introduction. Abbreviations. Part I: 1833 The African Queen's Lament Something about Arthur. Written by Charles Albert Florian Wellesley. The Foundling: A Tale of our Own Times by Captain Tree. The Green Dwarf: A Tale of the Perfect Tense by Lord Charles Albert Florian Wellesley Arthuriana or Odds and Ends. Being a Miscellaneous Collection of Pieces in Prose and Verse by Lord Charles A. F. Wellesley. The Secret and Lily Hart: Two Tales by Lord Charles Wellesley 1834 Last Will and Testament of Florence Marian Wellesley, Marchioness of Douri, Duchess of Zamorna and Princess of the Blood of the Twelves A Leaf from an Unopened Volume, or the Manuscript of an Unfortunate Author: Edited by Lord Charles Albert Florian Wellesley Appendix 1: Charlotte Bronte's Spelling in the Manuscripts of 1833-1835 Appendix 2: Poems Written by Charlotte Bronte During the Years 1833 - 1835 and not included in this volume. Textual NotesPart II: 1834 High Life In Verdopolis, or The difficulties of annexing a suitable title to a work practically illustrated in Six Chapters. By Lord C. A. F. Wellesley+ACo- Corner Dishes. Being A Small collection of Mixed and Unsubstantial Triffles In Prose and Verse By Lord Charles Albert Florian Wellesley (+ACo-part) The Spell, An Extravaganza By Lord Charles Albert Florian Wellesley My Angria and the Angrians, By Lord Charles Albert Florian Wellesley 1835 The Scrap Book. A Mingling of Many Things, Compiled by Lord C. A. F. Wellesley+ACo- 'We wove a web in childhood' Appendix 1: Charlotte Bronte's spelling in the manuscripts of 1833-1835 Appendix 2: Poems written by Charlotte Bronte during the years 1833 to 1835 and not included in this volume Textual Notes +ACo-Published for the first time
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