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Enter, if you will, a world where the moors stretch wide beneath a restless sky, and the human heart - fierce, wounded, resolute - speaks in tones that cannot be softened. This podcast offers the works of the Brontë sisters in full, with each chapter unfolding like a candle carried deeper into a house of secrets. Here are voices that will not flatter you with ease: love is a trial, conscience a stern companion, and longing a thing that haunts as faithfully as any shadow on the heath. Listen, and you may find yourself in the company of governesses and wanderers, dreamers and sufferers, spirits too proud to be tamed and too honest to be silenced. If you have ever felt the world demand your quiet submission, come closer; these pages were written for the soul that refuses to yield.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Wuthering Heights Chapter I

    In which we are introduced to the isolated and rugged estate of Wuthering Heights, where the new tenant, Mr. Lockwood, encounters the dark and reserved Mr. Heathcliff and his fierce dogs amid the wild and weather-beaten landscape. Despite a brusque welcome and the tumult of canine hostility, an uneasy curiosity kindles between the two solitary men, hinting at the peculiar companionship destined to unfold.

    16 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Wuthering Heights Chapter II

    In which we witness a bitter, snow-bound visit to Wuthering Heights, where the inhospitable household greets the narrator with cold suspicion and palpable unrest, rendering the warmth of the hearth strangely hollow. Amidst rude exchanges and brittle silences, the visitor’s dignity is sorely tried by the harsh moods and strange relationships revealed within that bleak, untamed dwelling.

    25 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Wuthering Heights Chapter III

    In which we are introduced to the mysterious chamber of Wuthering Heights, where old volumes and a restless spirit haunt the restless night, and a curious visitor uncovers glimpses of a troubled past through a faded diary. The veil of dreams and eerie whispers draws us further into the somber atmosphere of the house, where sorrow and unresolved passions linger like the winter wind outside.

    37 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Wuthering Heights Chapter IV

    In which we draw near to the hearth of Wuthering Heights and learn from faithful Mrs. Dean the tangled lineage and fortunes of its stern inhabitants, while witnessing the troubled arrival of a mysterious child whose presence stirs the household's uneasy balance. The tale unfolds gently through recollections of early hardships and conflicts, revealing the complex affections and resentments that weave through the darkened halls.

    20 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Wuthering Heights Chapter V

    In which we witness the fading strength and increasing irritability of the master of Wuthering Heights, whose partiality towards Heathcliff stirs discord within the household, while the unruly spirit of young Catherine challenges the patience of all. The tale draws to a gentle close of an era with the master’s peaceful passing amidst a wild October night, leaving the children to comfort one another with innocent hopes beyond earthly sorrows.

    11 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Wuthering Heights Chapter VI

    In which we witness the return of Hindley Earnshaw with his new bride, whose presence and delicate constitution stir uneasy reflections among the household. We also observe the mischievous escapades of young Catherine and Heathcliff, whose forbidden visit to Thrushcross Grange ignites tensions between the Earnshaws and the refined Lintons, revealing contrasts of nature and nurture that softly fester beneath the surface.

    19 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Wuthering Heights Chapter VII

    In which we witness the gentle return of Cathy to Wuthering Heights, transformed in appearance and manner, as she endeavours to reconnect with Heathcliff, whose sullenness and rough state bely his tender heart. Festivities and friction intertwine through Christmas at the Heights, revealing the complex ties and tempests shadowing their youthful bonds, whilst the ever-watchful narrator prepares to unfold further chapters of their intertwined fates.

    29 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Wuthering Heights Chapter VIII

    In which we witness the birth of a precious child amid sorrow and the decline of a household fractured by grief and despair, where affection and acrimony entwine in the daily lives of young Catherine, Heathcliff, and their troubled kin. The delicate balance of companionship and conflict unfolds softly, as tender emotions mingle with tempestuous passions beneath the sombre skies of Wuthering Heights.

    26 min
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Enter, if you will, a world where the moors stretch wide beneath a restless sky, and the human heart - fierce, wounded, resolute - speaks in tones that cannot be softened. This podcast offers the works of the Brontë sisters in full, with each chapter unfolding like a candle carried deeper into a house of secrets. Here are voices that will not flatter you with ease: love is a trial, conscience a stern companion, and longing a thing that haunts as faithfully as any shadow on the heath. Listen, and you may find yourself in the company of governesses and wanderers, dreamers and sufferers, spirits too proud to be tamed and too honest to be silenced. If you have ever felt the world demand your quiet submission, come closer; these pages were written for the soul that refuses to yield.

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  • Creator
    The Brontë Sisters
  • Episodes
    52
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Public domain
  • Show Website
    The Brontë Library