“She left me, offended at my want of sympathy, and thinking, no doubt, that I envied her. I did not - at least, I firmly believed I did not.”
Quote by Anne Bronte
Work
The Bronte Sisters: Three Novels: Jane Eyre; Wuthering Heights; and Agnes Grey (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition brings together three seminal works by the Bronte sisters: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and Agnes Grey. These novels are celebrated for their emotional depth, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as love, social class, and individualism. more
Author
Anne Bronte
Anne Brontë was an English novelist, best known for her only novel, 'Agnes Grey'. Born on January 17, 1820, and passing away on May 28, 1849, she was the third of the Brontë sisters. Her childhood was marked by poverty and religious fervor, which deeply influenced her literary works. 'Agnes Grey', published in 1847, gained recognition only after her death and is now considered a classic of English literature. The novel is renowned for its profound psychological insights and realistic style, exploring the position of women in society and moral dilemmas. more
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