First published in 1908, this two-volume collection was prepared by journalist, critic and Bronte enthusiast Clement King Shorter 1857 1926, following the appearance of Charlotte Bronte and her Circle 1896 and Charlotte Bronte and her Sisters 1905. Building on the research of Elizabeth Gaskell, the volumes document through correspondence the remarkable lives and literary careers of Charlotte 1816 55, Emily 1818 48 and Anne 1820 49. The use of previously unpublished manuscripts and letters served to broaden significantly the scope of the work. Volume 2 covers the period 1848 55, addressing the deaths of Emily and Anne while offering many small, poignant details of daily life. Charlotte's marriage and final years bring the volume to a close. Presenting a wealth of source material, this collection remains a treasure trove for those seeking to understand how classics of English literature came to be shaped by the world their authors inhabited.