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Sophie Franklin
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DOROTHY MSCA postdoc at UCD and University of Reading • Victorian literature, violence, health, contagion, afterlives • Associate Editor of Brontë Studies • 'Violence and the Brontës', out now with EUP • she/her
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We'd love to hear from you about possible ideas for events, talks, or reading groups you might have. This Network is for anyone working on English-language women writers' representations of/engagement with violence from any time period. To join, go to our website here:
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October 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Now that my book is out with EUP, you can also get 30% off when you use the special launch discount code NEW30!
Flyer for 'Violence and the Brontës Language, Reception, Afterlives' by Sophie Franklin Explores the role of violence in relation to Anne, Charlotte and Emily Brontë’s literary productions, receptions and cultural legacies • The first major study to pinpoint violence as central to initial responses to the Brontës’ fiction • Reveals how such early receptions continue to inform readings and reimaginings of the Brontës’ literary works and lives • Brings together criticism from Victorian studies, neo-Victorian studies, and violence studies in an analysis of poetry, prose, reviews, films, stage productions, and TV series • Suggests, through the case study of the Brontës, the power of literary violence and its influence on understandings of language and authorship Launch discount: save 30% Visit edinburghuniversitypress.com and use code NEW30 at checkout.
October 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Thank you, Hannah! I hope all is well with you? x
October 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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The cover is called 'Lockwood Attacked by Dogs' – it's an etching by Rosalind Whitman, as part of her 'Black and White in Wuthering Heights' series, which I highly recommend:
www.rasama.nl/v-wuthering-...
I'm extremely grateful to Rosalind for letting us use her artwork for the cover!
V. Black and White in Wuthering Heights – RW
www.rasama.nl
October 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM