âReader, I married him.â
Itâs one of the most famous lines in English literature, but do you know who wrote it? The answer â â Charlotte BrontĂ«.
Writing under the pseudonym Currer Bell in the 19th Century, Charlotteâs writing proved to be incredibly influential, as was that of her sisters, Emily and Anne (Ellis and Acton Bell).
One person who was certainly influenced by their work was the singer-songwriter Kate Bush, who famously took inspiration from Emily BrontĂ«âs Wuthering Heights. Like the BrontĂ« sistersâ writing, her lyrics are bursting with emotion.
But can you tell who gave us each of these memorable quotes?
This article was published in October 2022.
Who said it: Austen or Swift?
Test your knowledge of Jane Austen and Taylor Swift with this quotes quiz.
Where does goth music get its name from?
How an ancient people gave name to a contemporary subculture
Test your knowledge of Beyoncé and Shakespeare with this 'who said it?' quiz.
