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“He had been content with daily labour and rough animal enjoyments, 'till Catherine crossed his path. Shame at her scorn, and hope of her approval, were his first prompts to higher pursuits; and, instead of guarding him from one and winning him to the other, his endeavors to raise himself had produced just the contrary result.”

Quote by Emily Bronte

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Emily Brontë was an English novelist, best known for her only novel, 'Wuthering Heights,' which is considered a classic of English literature. The novel is renowned for its profound emotion and unique narrative style. Born on July 30, 1818, she tragically passed away on December 19, 1848. more

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