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Agnes Gray
Book • 2010
'Agnes Gray' by Anne Brontë tells the story of a young woman who becomes a governess to support her family after financial misfortune.
Agnes faces numerous challenges, including unruly children and condescending employers, which reveal the harsh realities and social injustices of the governess profession during the Victorian era.
The novel offers a realistic portrayal of Agnes's struggles and her quiet determination to maintain her integrity.
Through Agnes's experiences, Brontë critiques the upper classes and explores themes of social class, gender inequality, and the importance of personal strength.
The story is a poignant reflection on the life of a governess and the societal constraints faced by women in 19th-century England.
Agnes faces numerous challenges, including unruly children and condescending employers, which reveal the harsh realities and social injustices of the governess profession during the Victorian era.
The novel offers a realistic portrayal of Agnes's struggles and her quiet determination to maintain her integrity.
Through Agnes's experiences, Brontë critiques the upper classes and explores themes of social class, gender inequality, and the importance of personal strength.
The story is a poignant reflection on the life of a governess and the societal constraints faced by women in 19th-century England.
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Mentioned alongside 'Wuthering Heights' as being published in 1847.
738 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (#15 Greatest Book of All Time)
