Product Description

Only single-volume edition available. A witty and engrossing early work, The Green Dwarf displays the precocious intelligence, lively imagination and flair for storytelling which Charlotte Bronte brought to perfection in her later fiction. Lady Emily Charlesworth is in love with Leslie, a struggling artist. Lord Percy - a fierce, arrogant aristocrat - will do anything to lay his hands on Leslie's chosen bride. As war breaks out between Verdopolis, Bronte's imaginary political state, and Senegal, the lovers do battle for control of beautiful Emily's heart. With its exotic melange of political intrigue, amorous subterfuge and Gothic scenery, The Green Dwarf demonstrates the dynamic and experimental nature of Charlotte Bronte's 'long apprenticeship in writing'.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #302473 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 116 pages

The Observer Review, June 8, 2003
'By publishing this lovely book, Hesperus has guided Charlotte's fans into the heart of her writing.'

From the Publisher
Unjustly neglected novella by the author of Jane Eyre. Only single-volume edition available

From the Author
Author of Jane Eyre, Shirley and Villette, Charlotte Brontë ranks among the greatest English novelists. Born in Yorkshire where she remained for most of her life, she had a troubled childhood, and she and her sisters, Anne and Emily, and brother, Branwell, took solace in storytelling, producing a collection of highly imaginative and vivid tales. With such a remarkable apprenticeship in writing, Charlotte Brontë went on to pen some of the best-loved novels of all time.

Libby Purves is a presenter on Radio 4 and a commentator for The Times. She has written a number of books including six novels.