Emily Bronte Reading Order
4 series · 53 books
Emily Brontë was an English literary fiction author who created one of the most enduring Gothic novels in English literature, Wuthering Heights, a dark exploration of passion and revenge on the Yorkshire moors. Beyond her singular masterpiece, she collaborated with her sisters Charlotte and Anne on a collection of poetry published under the pseudonymous names of the Bell brothers, showcasing her considerable talent for lyrical verse alongside her narrative gifts. Her sparse but powerful body of work has secured her place as a major figure in nineteenth-century literature, influencing countless authors who followed.
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Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (1981–2020)
The Anthologies series comprises four literary fiction anthologies featuring work by Emily Bronte, published between 1981 and 2020. The complete series consists of The Seventeenth Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories, The Darker Sex, Writers: Their Lives and Works, and Women Who Wrote, and should be read in publication order. This finished collection offers a curated selection of literary pieces across different themes and time periods.
Start with The Seventeenth Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Seventeenth Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories
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Collections Series
Complete5 books (1846–2019)
This five-book Collections series spans from 1846 to 2019 and gathers the literary works of Emily Bronte. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Night is Darkening Round Me. These volumes represent various editions and compilations of Bronte's poetry, offering different perspectives on her celebrated verse from the nineteenth-century author.
Start with The Night is Darkening Round Me, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with The Night is Darkening Round Me
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Modern Library Torchbearers Series
Ongoing41 books (1818–2026)
The Modern Library Torchbearers is an ongoing collection of 39 literary works curated to highlight influential women writers and their contributions to literature. The series spans from 1818 to 2026 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Jane Austen's Persuasion and continuing through works by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Kate Chopin, Virginia Woolf, Georgette Heyer, and many other significant authors. This anthology series celebrates diverse voices across genres including realist fiction, speculative fiction, short stories, and memoirs, making it essential for readers interested in the canon of women's literature.
Start with Persuasion(By: Jane Austen), the first of 39 books in the Modern Library Torchbearers series.
Start this series with Persuasion(By: Jane Austen)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1847–1973)
Emily Brontë wrote two literary fiction novels that should be read in publication order. Wuthering Heights appeared in 1847, followed by Gondal's Queen in 1973. Both works are now complete and can be enjoyed as standalone entries, though reading them in the order they were published provides the fullest appreciation of the author's body of work.
Start with Wuthering Heights and read in order.
Start this series with Wuthering Heights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Emily Bronte written?
- Emily Bronte has written 53 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1818 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Emily Bronte series?
- Here are the first books in Emily Bronte's series: Anthologies: The Seventeenth Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories; Collections: The Night is Darkening Round Me; Modern Library Torchbearers: Persuasion(By: Jane Austen).
- What order should I read Emily Bronte's books?
- We recommend reading Emily Bronte's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Emily Bronte still writing new books?
- Yes, Emily Bronte has 1 ongoing series: Modern Library Torchbearers.