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Agnes Grey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1847

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Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1847
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1840s

Publication Year

1847

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Agnes Grey tells the story of a young woman from a clergyman’s family who becomes a governess to support her family after a financial loss. Through her experiences with two different families, the Bloomfields and the Murrays, Agnes confronts the challenges, isolation, and lack of respect inherent in her position, ultimately finding solace and love with Mr. Weston, a sincere and principled curate. The book addresses the harsh realities and emotional trials faced by governesses in the 19th century.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

77,852 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Brontë's Agnes Grey offers an intimate look at the struggles of a governess, combining social critique with personal hardship. Readers praise its realistic portrayal of 19th-century life and Brontë's understated narrative style. However, some find the pace slow and the plot lacking in dramatic tension. Overall, it's appreciated for its authenticity and moral depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Agnes Grey?

A reader who enjoys Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë likely appreciates Victorian literature and themes of social class and morality. Fans of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell would find this novel engaging for its nuanced portrayal of a governess's life and struggles.

3.9

77,852 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1840s

Publication Year

1847

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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