TOMORROW’s appearance in Haworth of writer Caryl Phillips has been described as a “real coup” for the Brontë Parsonage Museum.
Philips will speak about his new novel The Lost Child which reimagines Emily Brontë’s classic novel Wuthering Heights in 1960s Leeds.
The book by the multi-award-winning author has been described as a fascinating exploration of migration and social exclusion.
Jenna Holmes, museum’s arts officer, said: “Caryl appeared at an event we hosted on ‘Wuthering Heights and slavery’ in 2012 so we knew he was writing a new book inspired by the Brontës.
“We’re delighted he’s returning to Haworth to talk about the novel, and The Lost Child is yet another fantastic example of the ways in which the Brontës’ works continue to inform contemporary writing.”
Caryl Phillips said he had spent the past few years thinking of the lives of the Brontë sisters and their often stubborn father, and imagining a contemporary story set in Yorkshire that was 'in conversation' with Wuthering Heights.
He added: “It will be not only a pleasure, but an honour, to be able to come to Haworth and discuss the novel and its origins.”
The talk is at the West Lane Baptist Centre at 7pm. Tickets cost £6. Visit bronte.org.uk/whats-on or call 01535 640188.
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