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Published in 1857, "The Life of Charlotte Brontë" is a biographical work written by Elizabeth Gaskell, a renowned Victorian novelist and friend of Charlotte Brontë. Gaskell drew from personal correspondence, conversations, and extensive research to provide an intimate and comprehensive account of Charlotte Brontë's life, offering insights into her early years, literary influences, personal struggles, and the genesis of her acclaimed novels, including "Jane Eyre."