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Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell (version 2)

by Anne BRONTË (1820 - 1849)

The Bronte sisters, most famous for their novels, began their career with a slim volume of poetry, published under pseudonyms. It only sold two volumes, but inspired much interest in the identities of the unknown poets. This is a recording of the more successful 1850 edition, which includes additional poems by Emily and Anne which Charlotte collected after their deaths. (Summary by Libby Gohn)

Listen next episodes of Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell (version 2):
Stanzas , Stanzas , Introduction to Selections from the Poems by Acton Bell , A Prayer , A Word to the "Elect" , Appeal , Confidence , Despondency , Domestic Peace , Encouragement , Fluctuations , I. , If This Be All , II. Bluebell , III. , In Memory of a Happy Day in February , Introduction to Selections from the Poems by Ellis Bell , Last Words , Lines Composed in a Wood on a Windy Day , Lines Written from Home , Love and Friendship , Memory , Music on Christmas Morning , Past Days , Self-Congratulation , The Captive Dove , The Consolation , The Doubter's Prayer , The Elder's Rebuke , The Lady to Her Guitar , The Narrow Way , The Night-Wind , The Penitent , The Student's Serenade , The Three Guides , The Two Children , The Visionary , The Wanderer from the Fold , To Cowper , Untitled ("I hoped, that with the brave and strong") , Untitled ("No coward soul is mine") , Untitled ("Shall earth no more inspire thee") , Vanitas Vanitatum, Omnia Vanitas , Views of Life , Warning and Reply