Yes, as my swift days near their goal,

Yes, as my swift days near their goal,

'Tis all that I implore;

• In life and death, a chainless soul,*

• With courage to endure.*

In this new selection of Emily Brontë's heart-rending poems, we uncover a soul unafraid to confront mortality, tragedy and the wild cruelty - and beauty - of nature. These verses capture her profound passion and indomitable spirit, plumbing the depths of the human heart and revealing the raw power of Brontë's poetic genius.