Bronte, Anne
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140434743
- author:
- Bronte, Anne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 576
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful and thought-provoking novel about a woman's struggle for independence and creative freedom. The story revolves around Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. As the local community becomes increasingly curious about her past, Helen's reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of gossip and speculation. It is only when she allows someone to read her diary that the truth about her disastrous marriage is revealed, exposing the shocking details of her past. Told with great immediacy and wit, this novel is a testament to the enduring power of a woman's fight for autonomy and self-expression. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction and notes by Stevie Davis, providing valuable context and insights into the novel's themes and language.