
Sybil Robinson Presents: The Brontes
Special | 59m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Biographical description of the Bronte family on a decorated stage.
Robinson describes the childhood of the Bronte children, the growth of their literary aspirations, the prejudice against women authors, early publishing failures, eventual success with Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, and the many tragic deaths that befell the family.
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...

Sybil Robinson Presents: The Brontes
Special | 59m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Robinson describes the childhood of the Bronte children, the growth of their literary aspirations, the prejudice against women authors, early publishing failures, eventual success with Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, and the many tragic deaths that befell the family.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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WPT Archives: 1970s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television, then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our early documentaries...