Introduction Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte's only novel,was published in 1847 under the pseudonym "Ellis Bell". It was written between October 1845 and June 1846. Although Wuthering Heights is now a classic of English literature, contemporary reviews were deeply polarised and it was controversial . Wuthering Heights has been seen as having elements of the Gothic novel and another significant aspect is the moorland setting . The novel has inspired adaptations ,including filim ,radio and television and dramatisations,a musical, a ballet ,operas and a song by Kate Bush. Wuthering Heights tells of Health Cliff's destructive love and passion for Catherine Earnshaw . Heath Cliff was adopted by Catherine's father as a child ,but upon Mr. Earnshaw's death, he is bullied by Catherine's brother. Under the incorrect assumption that his love for Catherine is not returned, Heath Cliff abruptly leaves the house hold only to return years later as a wealthy ...
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