Question

Source and origin of Wuthering Heights :

• A. Ballantyne's Coral Island
• B. Purchase's Pilgrimage
• C. German tale by Hoffman
• D. Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

Answer 1

Answer:

C. German tale by Hoffman

Author & Publication:

• Wuthering Heights was written by Emily Brontë and published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell.

• It was her only novel and is now considered a classic of English literature.

2. Literary and Historical Influences:

• Gothic Tradition: Inspired by Gothic novels, with elements of mystery, supernatural, and dark romance.

• Romanticism: Focuses on intense emotions, nature’s power, and rebellious characters.

• Byronic Hero: The character of Heathcliff resembles the Byronic hero (a dark, brooding, and passionate figure), influenced by Lord Byron.