• ISBN13: 9789356631205
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: GenNext Publication
• Publisher Imprint: GenNext Publication
• Publication Date: January 1, 2023
• Pages: 200
• Original Price: INR 199.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 370 grams
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"Agnes Grey" is Anne Brontë's debut novel, published under the pen name "Acton Bell" in 1847. It follows the story of Agnes, a governess in the English gentry, based on Anne's own experiences. Addressing the oppression of women, the novel also emphasizes empathy and fair treatment of animals. It incorporates bildungsroman elements, exploring personal growth and coming of age. Praised by George Moore as a perfect prose narrative, some modern critics admire its craftsmanship but with less overt praise compared to Jane Austen's work. The novel stands as a compelling portrayal of a governess's struggles and societal challenges.

Anne Brontë (1820–1849), the youngest of the Brontë literary family, wrote two well-regarded novels. "Agnes Grey" (1847) drew from her experiences as a governess, portraying the struggles of such women. Her second novel, "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (1848), also earned praise. Brontë, along with her sisters, published poetry under pseudonyms in 1845 due to societal biases against female writers