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• Jane Eyre

  Brontë, Charlotte

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  In this ever-popular classic, the moors are a place where the heroine goes to find refuge. A place of isolation, wildness and danger, those who watch The Moors will be delighted to find connections to this classic Brontë novel.

• Wuthering Heights

  Emily Brontë

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  Emily Brontë’s only book written, this gothic literature staple also inspired Jen Silverman’s play from the challenges of religion and the recurring landscape of the moors.

• Villette

  Brontë, Charlotte

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  Inspired by Charlotte’s brief stint as a teacher, Vilette is reflected in Silverman's use of isolation and gothic subversions. The Moors builds upon the exploration of gender roles and patriarchal constructs that Vilette emphasises.

• The Professor

  Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855

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  As a narrative interwoven with letters and deception, The Professor was Charlotte’s first novel, which was later revised into Vilette. Brontë fans curious to see an evolution of style will adore Charlotte’s early focus on the beauty of the mundane.

• The Best Ghost Stories Ever Told

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  Brennan compiles an impressive collection of over forty deliciously eerie short stories—including that of Charlotte Brontë—sure to entertain audience members of The Moors who are hungry for more sinister fun.

• The Brontës

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  Ever wondered why the Brontë sisters chose to write dark, unsettling stories? This collection informs readers of the poet's personal turmoils and gives insights to curious viewers of The Moors about Silverman’s stylistic inspiration.

• The Wife Upstairs

  Hawkins, Rachel, 1979-

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  A twisted Jane Eyre, reimagined and set in a modern-day affluent gated community in Birmingham, Alabama. Hawkins, a New York Times bestselling author, studied gender and sexuality in Victorian literature at Auburn University.

• The Island Dwellers

  Stories

  Silverman, Jen

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  For fans of The Moors, check out playwright Jen Silverman’s debut short story collection which features witty stories of isolation and reinvention across the globe.

• Jane Eyre

  A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

  Joyce, Rachel • Brontë, Charlotte

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  A different way of experiencing Jane Eyre. This full-cast radio dramatization brings the ever-present romance, mystery, and danger to another medium. For audiences who enjoy sound design and live experiences of The Moors, this audiobook will get you…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Crimes of Charlotte Brontë

  the Secret History of the Mysterious Events at Haworth

  Tully, James, 1946-

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  This non-fiction, true crime style novel explores the mysterious conditions surrounding the Brontë siblings' deaths. While danger and death loomed over the world of The Moors, James Tully scientifically unearths the hidden Victorian practices and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Secret Sisterhood

  the Literary Friendships of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot & Virginia Woolf

  Midorikawa, Emily

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  Many of the letters, diaries, and dynamics between the Brontë sisters that inspired Jen Silverman's play and directly discussed in Midorikawa's book. She emphasizes the unseen collaborations between many famous female authors, including Charlotte…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Walking the Invisible

  Following in the Brontës' Footsteps

  Stewart, Michael, 1971-

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  This book allows one to travel back in time to see the landscape that inspired the literary work of Charlotte, Emily and Anne. By taking you through the literal streets and locations, one can imagine how the unforgiving scenery evoked such novels…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Vanished Bride

  a Brontë Sisters Mystery

  Ellis, Bella

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  In this historical fiction, Ellis -- who has actually visited the Brontë house -- places the sisters into a feminist mystery that occurs before they become legendary writers. Those who enjoy the mystery and sisterhood of The Moors are sure to love…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• To Walk Invisible

  the Bronte Sisters

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  This PBS series explores the overlooked battles the Brontë sisters faced in order to publish the novels that inspired Silverman's play. Those who enjoy the visual medium of plays will find delight in the series as the hidden steps the sisters took…Read moreRead more of this annotation