Hymns from the Sisters

By Emma Conally-Barklem

"...The collection is comprised of nineteen poems covering many aspects of the family's lives and works including those inspired by well-known anecdotes from the sisters' childhood, Branwell's troubles, Anne's death in Scarborough, Charlotte's dislike of her pupils, and a lock of Emily's beautiful hair. Thes

• Language: English
• Publisher: Querencia Press, LLC
• Release date: Sep 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798330255863

Emma Conally-Barklem

Emma Conally-Barklem, born in Bradford, England, is a poet, grief worker, yoga teacher and author of The Ridings, an enduring reckoning with self, grief and the Yorkshire landscape. Growing up near Thornton, the Brontë sisters lives and work have been a part of her life since childhood. Obtaining an MA in Victorian Literature, Emma went on to be a lecturer in English for thirteen years. Some of her publications include 'Dun: Beach Hawker': Wild Roof Journal, 'Vespertine': Aurum Journal, 'Vine Terrace (East)': Ey Up: An Anthology of Northern Poetry. Named as a New Northern Poet by Ilkley Literature Festival 2023, she was commissioned to write a new poem filmed for the fiftieth anniversary of the festival. Emma has worked as a judge for poetry competitions and had a summer residency at the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Emma loves to travel, the great outdoors, and leads nature writing walks and workshops across the country. As an ambassador for her region, she loves to help and inspire others through her work.Find Emma's work at www.emmaliveyoga.comFollow Emma on Instagram @emmaliveyoga

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Hymns from the Sisters

Emma Conally-Barklem

QUERENCIA PRESS

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Emma Conally-Barklem

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First Published in 2023

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The Ridings

Advance Praise—

"Hymns from the Sisters by Emma Conally-Barklem is a captivating collection of poetry that pays homage to the Brontë sisters, delving into their lives and their profound influence on literature. Conally-Barklem's deep admiration is evident in every carefully crafted verse, offering readers a glimpse into the intertwined worlds of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë.

One of the standout poems for me in this collection is Fencers, a poignant insight into Charlotte Brontë's grief and solitude following the devastating loss of her sisters, Emily and Anne. Conally-Barklem's