Selected Masterpieces of World Literature - Wuthering Heights

Author: Emily Bront? (British) translated by Liu Qing
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: The novel tells a tragic story of a person who takes revenge on society for all the prejudices and humiliation he has suffered in his life. The orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the old Earnshaw of Wuthering Heights and becomes his son. Catherine Earnshaw falls deeply in love with him; however, her brother Hindley despises him for stealing his father's affection, turning Heathcliff into a servant after his father's death. Catherine and Heathcliff visit Thrushcross Grange, where Catherine falls in love with the eldest son, Edgar Linton, and marries him. Heathcliff is heartbroken and leaves, returning three years later, enriched, and begins his revenge. He makes Hindley fall, causing his son Hareton to lose his humanity, and tempts Hindley's sister Isabella into marriage, who bears him a son, Hareton Linton. Catherine gives birth to Cathy before her death. After Hindley's death, Heathcliff becomes the creditor of Wuthering Heights and turns Hareton into a servant. He forces young Hareton to marry Cathy, finally acquiring the properties of both families. With its delicate portrayal of emotions and superior artistic technique, the work is deeply moving and poignant, exhibiting strong artistic appeal. Emily Bront? (1818-1848) was a renowned British female writer of the 19th century. Wuthering Heights brought her fame and international acclaim in the literary world.