Publisher's Synopsis
Agnes Gray is a novel written by Anne Bronte, published in 1847. The story follows the life of Agnes Grey, a young governess who takes up a job to support her family. Agnes is a kind and gentle woman who is determined to make a difference in the lives of her charges, but she soon discovers that her job is not as easy as she thought it would be.As she struggles to gain the respect of the children she is supposed to teach, Agnes also has to deal with the harsh treatment she receives from the family she works for. She is constantly belittled and mistreated by her employer, Mrs. Bloomfield, who sees her as nothing more than a servant.Despite the challenges she faces, Agnes remains steadfast in her determination to do her job well and make a positive impact on the lives of the children she cares for. Along the way, she meets a young curate named Edward Weston, who she develops feelings for.Agnes Gray is a poignant and insightful novel that explores the themes of class, gender, and social inequality. It is a powerful commentary on the plight of women in Victorian society and the challenges they faced in trying to assert themselves in a male-dominated world. Through Agnes's story, Anne Bronte shines a light on the struggles and hardships faced by women of her time, and her novel remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.AS WE drove along, my spirits revived again, and I turned, with pleasure, to the contemplation of the new life upon which I was entering; but, though it was not far past the middle of September, the heavy clouds, and strong north-easterly wind combined to render the day extremely cold and dreary, and the journey seemed a very long one, for, as Smith observed, the roads were very heavy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
