Bronte, Charlotte
The Professor (Wordsworth Classics)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781853262081
- author:
- Bronte, Charlotte
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Fiction / Classics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Professor, Charlotte Brontë's first novel, is a thought-provoking exploration of power and desire. Written in the first person, the story follows William Crimsworth, a man navigating his relationships with those around him, including his pupils and the dominant figure at the school where he teaches.
Through William's narration, Brontë examines the complex interplay between mastery and submission, as he finds himself drawn to the school's directress and forms a more temperate bond with one of his pupils, Frances Henri. This novel, published posthumously, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early stirrings of Brontë's remarkable creative imagination.
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