The Dark World Of Wuthering Heights

Type:Lecture

Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, 53 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD
The Dark World Of Wuthering Heights

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Explore Emily Brontë’s classic novel and how its Gothic elements respond to the real world of the 1800s. With Q&A.

Why does Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights remain so popular?

First published in 1847, Wuthering Heights is far more than a simple love story. Heathcliff’s obscure origins and demonic quest for revenge are suggestive of empire, the slave trade, and transformations to the class structure of British society. Meanwhile, Cathy’s passion, manipulation and misery are indexing changes to the situation of women.

In this talk, we will discover how the novel’s Gothic atmosphere, complex characters and emotional intensity reflect the Brontës’ background, their early writings, and the social and political issues of their time. Join us in exploring Brontë’s original novel and some of its subsequent adaptations, including the recent film directed by Emerald Fennell (2026).

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The Dark World Of Wuthering Heights (1 July 2026)
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Wednesday19:00 - 21:30

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