Bronte, Anne
Agnes Grey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781502405005
- author:
- Bronte, Anne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 90
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Agnes Grey, written by Anne Brontë, is a novel that explores the experiences of a young woman working as a governess in 19th century England. Based on the author's own life, the story follows Agnes as she takes on various roles with wealthy families, highlighting the challenges and injustices faced by women in this position. The novel sheds light on the precarious nature of governess work, where young women were often subjected to isolation, oppression, and abuse. Through Agnes' narrative, Anne Brontë poignantly conveys the difficulties of her own experiences as a governess, offering a powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by women in this role. Published in 1847, Agnes Grey is a significant work that addresses the social issues of its time, providing insight into the lives of women during the Victorian era.