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Emily Brontë (1818-1848) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her only novel, "Wuthering Heights." Born on July 30, 1818, in Thornton, Yorkshire, she was the fifth of six children in the Brontë family. Her father, Patrick Brontë, was an Irish Anglican clergyman, and her mother, Maria Branwell Brontë, died when Emily was just three years old. The family moved to the remote village of Haworth, where Emily's father was appointed perpetual curate.
Emily was educated at home and at the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge, but her most significant education came from her close-knit family. Along with her siblings, Charlotte, Anne, and Branwell, Emily created elaborate imaginary worlds, which honed her literary talents.
In 1846, under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, Emily published a collection of poetry with her sisters titled "Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell." Although it received little attention, it paved the way for her to write "Wuthering Heights," published in 1847. The novel, initially controversial for its dark and complex narrative, is now considered a cornerstone of English literature.
Emily Brontë's health declined rapidly after the death of her brother Branwell in 1848. She succumbed to tuberculosis on December 19, 1848, at the age of 30. Despite her brief life, Emily left an indelible mark on the literary world.