Short & Petite: We Close Charlotte Brontë’s chapter on Hope
About this episode
Gretel le Maître reflects on a poignant chapter from Charlotte Brontë's 'Villette' that explores themes of hope and passion.
Send us Fan Mail Good afternoon! This is shorter than I had anticipated because I’ve got too many jobs to finish. I hope you enjoy this poignant and (I think) beautifully written chapter in Villette. Have such strong passions ever been described with such tender, delicate care? Thank you for supporting me. It means the world. Lots of love Gretel 🕯️ Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She s...
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Host: Gretel le Maître
Topics covered
- literature
- hope
- Charlotte Brontë
- Villette
- passion
- beauty
Keywords
- Charlotte Brontë
- Villette
- hope
- literature
- passion
- beauty
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Villette
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