First published in 1857, this posthumous biography chronicles Charlotte Brontë's life through her death in 1855 and immediate legacy. It was written by fellow novelist and friend, Elizabeth Gaskell. Although controversial due to the suppression of certain details of Charlotte's life that Gaskell deemed too conflicting with contemporary morals, it remains a rich source of information about the Brontë's today. This ebook is also part of The Brontë Collection compilation ebook.