Emily imagines the transformative, exhilarating, and uplifting journey to womanhood of a rebel and a misfit, one of the world's most famous, enigmatic, and provocative writers, who died, too soon, at age 30. Emily is frequently used as a girl's name Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name emily. The name emily means “rival” or “industrious” — often interpreted as “striving” or “eager.” it symbolizes intelligence, diligence, and emotional depth. Haunted by the death of her mother, emily struggles within the confines of her family life and yearns for artistic and personal freedom, and so begins a journey to channel her creative potential. From rebellious misfit to brilliant writer, this imagined drama traces the relationships that shaped emily brontë — and inspired wuthering heights.
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