[Brontë (Charlotte)], "Currer Bell". Shirley. A Tale, 3 vol., first edition, 3pp....

[Brontë (Charlotte)], "Currer Bell". Shirley. A Tale, 3 vol., first edition, 3pp. advertisements at end vol. 3, vol. 1 bound without publisher's catalogue, faint spotting at beginning and end each vol., modern half crushed blue morocco, [Smith pp.112-116], 8vo, Smith, Elder and Co., 1849.

*** Charlotte had begun writing Shirley in the spring of 1848, still buoyed by the success of Jane Eyre. Writing though would not come as easily to her as it did previously and progress was ultimately stalled by the crushing tragedy of loosing her three siblings in less than a year. Charlotte persevered however and the novel was published in October 1849.

Title: Shirley. A Tale

Printer: Smith, Elder and Co.

Additional Info: 3 vol., first edition

Extra Contributors: "Currer Bell".

Authors Name: Charlotte Brontë

Date of Publication: 1849

Authors First Name: Charlotte

Authors Surname: Brontë

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