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Ulysses by James Joyce is surely one of the greatest, most rewarding books of all time - and its action takes place #otd 1904. I love how it's become a day of celebration in Ireland - so Happy #Bloomsday everyone!
#otd 1850 Charlotte Bronte sat for George Richmond for her only adult portrait. It's a rather monochrome work, and I prefer this vibrant 19th century copy 'after George Richmond':
Planning for the @OnlineLitFest is going well, here's how writers can take part: https://t.co/YZYQxmbcUS
If I was organising a dream literary festival here are four 'acts' I would love to take part - who would your dream guests be? #onlinelitfest
Suffragette & writer May Sinclair wrote of Anne Bronte's The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall that 'the slamming of Helen's bedroom door against her husband reverberated throughout Victorian England' #InternationalWomensDay
It's here - Anne Bronte is 200 today! 🎂🎉 At number 1 in my #JAnneuary countdown - the carnelian necklace in this Bronte jewellery collection worn - especially as it was worn by Anne aged around 13 in this drawing by sister Charlotte #AnneBronte200 #AnneIversary
We have these three drawings of Anne Bronte by Charlotte Bronte, yet none by Charlotte of Branwell or Emily. I think this is because Anne was the most patient and willing to sit still - what do you think?
#otd 1850 Charlotte Bronte returned to Haworth after spending Christmas in Ambleside with Harriet Martineau (pictured). Lots of people are travelling today so if you are, remember that we still have another 11 days of Christmas joy left. Happy Boxing Day to you all!
Elizabeth Gaskell was buried in Knutsford #otd 1865 - here's a picture I took of her grave. Her life often mirrored Anne Bronte's. Elizabeth's mother, Elizabeth Holland, died when she was just a year old, and this clergyman's daughter was then raised by her mother's sister.
Let's brighten up a grey day with a picture of Bronte jewellery - my favourite is Anne's carnelian necklace, especially as we have this picture of 13 year old Anne wearing it, drawn by Charlotte Bronte:
On #NationalPetDay Anne Bronte made 2 unfinished drawings of her pet spaniel Flossy, gifted to her by her charges the Robinson girls. But there's also this sketch - it could be a Robinson girl with Flossy, but I think it's a self portrait of Anne and her beloved pet!