The Bronte Family
Margaret Mills
- Region:
- East of England
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: depending on distance travelled: average of £40-£50 for local talks
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 17th June 2019
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Father, mother, daughters and son - a look at this unconventional, talented, but often tortured literary family. The novels written by 3 daughters of the family rank among works of classic literature today and have been loved by generations of readers all over the world. But what we know of the Bronte family and their way of life? How did the 3 spinster daughters of a poor clergyman produce works that broke new ground in Victorian England - and scandalised some of the public? The male members of the family have sometimes had unflattering portrayals, and we look at whether this has been warranted.
Views: 1124 | Enquiries: 4About Margaret Mills
I am a qualified and experienced (25 plus years) part-time adult education lecturer, and give talks to various different organisations. My specialisms are History and English Literature, (mainly 18th and 19th centuries) and my talk topics are mainly selected from this period. I also broadcast a regular book review slot and a local history slot on community radio, and regularly contribute to newsletters, magazines and journals of both the Bronte Society and the Jane Austen Centre. I am a member of the Royal Historical Society. My academic qualifications are a BA Honours Degree in Humanities with History, and a Masters Degree in Education, also Post-graduate Certificates in both Education and Educational Learning Support. My talks can be anything from 30 minutes to an hour (or more) in length, depending on requirements, and I am always happy to answer questions afterwards. The talks I give can be of a purely academic nature, or there are other options with a more light-hearted and humorous slant, if required! My aim is to inform and entertain.
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