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Anne Brontë Died 164 Years Ago Yesterday and Nary a Peep Was Heard*

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Anne Brontë, the forgotten sister, died on 28 May 1849. She was 29. Her novels are quite entertaining, so there is really no excuse for the shadowy, reclusive life of her fame.

The Sisters Bronte by their brother Branwell Bronte. Anne is on the left.

The Sisters Brontë by their brother Branwell Brontë. Anne is on the left.

QUOTE: “My heart is too thoroughly dried to be broken in a hurry, and I mean to live as long as I can.”-Anne Brontë, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

WORKS: Agnes Grey; The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

A KEEPSAKE:

Anne Bronte Doll Miniature by Uneek Doll Designs

Anne Brontë Doll Miniature by Uneek Doll Designs. $41.00

*I was too busy yesterday to compose this post. At around 10:00 P.M. I thought of rushing it out, but then decided that publishing it a day late would be all too appropriate.

Daily Prompt: Say Your Name

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I was named after a hippie chick called Alley Cat. Slick chick, cool cat, teenage runaway. She slipped out of sight long ago, but will never be forgotten. I don’t answer to the nickname Alley, but use half a dozen other diminutives. Quick change artist: just like my namesake. That’s all you need to know.

From the Daily Prompt: Write about your first name: Are you named after someone or something? Are there any stories or associations attached to it? If you had the choice, would you rename yourself?

Hey There, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, You Natty Gent! It’s Your Birthday!

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on this day in 1859. In addition to being a physician and wildly famous author, he was quite the fashion plate.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1890

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1890.

QUOTE: “I have frequently gained my first real insight into the character of parents by studying their children.”

SOME WORKS: The Sherlock Holmes books; The Stark Munro Letters; The Maracot Deep; The Lost World; dozens of short stories.

A KEEPSAKE:

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle print by Pemberley Pond

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle print by Pemberley Pond. $19.92