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Why did Emily Brontë use the pen name 'Ellis Bell'? Emily Brontë
4 days ago | beth

Why did Emily Brontë use the pen name 'Ellis Bell'?

Emily Brontë used the pen name "Ellis Bell" to conceal her gender and maintain privacy. The use of male pseudonyms was common among the Brontë sisters to ensure their work was taken seriously by publishers and the public, as female authors faced significant prejudice during the 19th century.