Type: Tragedy, Gothic
Author: Emily Brontë
Publication Date: 1847
Country: United Kingdom
Pages: 400
This gothic novel epitomises the power of true love represented by the unforgettable characters of Heathcliff and Catherine. The story is about Heathcliff who is a low-rank man who falls in love with his adoptive father’s daughter but cannot marry her due to his social status. What follows next is a series of disastrous events which makes one wonder if Heathcliff is a hero or a villain. Themes like jealousy, resentment, unrequited love and pessimism are explored.