24 OCTOBER 1925, Page 42

THE STORY OF THE BRONTES. By J. C. Wright. (Parsons.

5s.)

MR. WRIGHT tells us in a delightful vein the story of Charlotte Bronte's entering the room where her father was sitting one morning and exclaiming, " Papa, I've been writing a book.' " Have you, my dear ? " " Yes, and I want you to read it." " I am afraid it will tire my eyes too much." " But it is

not in manuscript—it is printed." It was in such manner that Mr. BrontO came to learn of that great story of passion which had so electrified the Victorian Age, namely, Jane Eyre. Mr, Wright gives the story of their lives, of the dampness and sickness falling to the other members of the family while living at the old Rectory. His book should serve as a pleasant introduction to a study of the Brontës.