"Cumbres Borrascosas is the essential English romantic novel of thenineteenth century. It describes the passionate and intense love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, an orphan adoopted by Catherine's father. Bullied by Catherine's brother and believing his love unreuited, Heathcliff leaves and returns years later a wealthy man. He then exacts different forms of revenge in a chaotic, violent, and jealous manner."--Provided by publisher.