# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Susan Dunne on Literary Friendship - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in conversation with author Susan Dunne on the Literary Friendship of Charlotte Brontë & Elizabeth Gaskell.About this EventJoin author Susanne Dunne for a fascinating talk about her book, Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell: Their Lives, Friendship and Writings.Date: Thursday, 21 MayTime: 7-8.30pmTickets: £7Tickets can be purchased in the shop or here via Eventbrite.Refreshments will be served.Our GuestSusan Dunne was born near Manchester and lives in Haworth. She is a journalist and researcher. Her memoir, A Pony in the Bedroom, was published by Jessica Kingsley in 2015. Susan is a lifelong Brontë and Gaskell fan. Her book, Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell : Their Lives, Friendship and Writings is the first full-length book about their friendship.About Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell: Their Lives, Friendship and Writings: Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell shared one of the most remarkable literary friendships of the 19th century, one that ultimately led to the creation of one of the most controversial literary biographies ever written. The Life of Charlotte Brontë continues to spark debate over 150 years after its publication, but the deeper story of the friendship that inspired it has never been fully explored until now.In this fascinating and well-researched narrative, the intertwined lives of these two literary greats come to life. What drew them together despite their contrasting personalities? How did they influence each other’s work, navigate the challenges of publishing, and contend with the harsh judgment of critics? Did Elizabeth Gaskell’s well-meaning interventions, both personal and professional, shape the course of Charlotte’s life in ways never before considered?Through letters, historical records, and fresh insights, this book reveals the warmth, respect, and complexities of their brief but profound connection. A tale of admiration, resilience, and literary legacy, it sheds new light on the enduring impact of a friendship that helped shape our understanding of one of literature’s most beloved figures.Reviews: - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilkley/an-evening-with-susan-dunne-on-literary-friendship/100001988172627850 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7, max: 7, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ilkley - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Grove Bookshop - **lat**: 53.92465139999999 - **long**: -1.8242172 - **full address**: Grove Bookshop, 10 The Grove, Ilkley, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Susan Dunne on Literary Friendship - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1f677c0870b75ce123b160ffee5d805bee636560330ae59a2b3892b0be68de49-rimg-w1200-h600-dcebe9dc-gmir.jpg?v=1777380020 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Susan Dunne on Literary Friendship being held? - **A:** An Evening with Susan Dunne on Literary Friendship takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Grove Bookshop, 10 The Grove, Ilkley, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Susan Dunne on Literary Friendship? - **A:** An Evening with Susan Dunne on Literary Friendship is organized by The Grove Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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