Agnes Grey - Brontë, Anne
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Agnes Grey, A Novel is the debut novel of English author Anne Brontë (writing under the pen name of "Acton Bell"), first published in December 1847, and republished in a second edition in 1850. The novel follows Agnes Grey, a governess, as she works within families of the English gentry. Scholarship and comments by Anne's sister Charlotte Brontë suggest the novel is largely based on Anne Brontë's own experiences as a governess for five years. Like her sister Charlotte's 1847 novel Jane Eyre, it addresses what the precarious position of governess entailed and how it affected a young woman. The…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Agnes Grey, A Novel is the debut novel of English author Anne Brontë (writing under the pen name of "Acton Bell"), first published in December 1847, and republished in a second edition in 1850. The novel follows Agnes Grey, a governess, as she works within families of the English gentry. Scholarship and comments by Anne's sister Charlotte Brontë suggest the novel is largely based on Anne Brontë's own experiences as a governess for five years. Like her sister Charlotte's 1847 novel Jane Eyre, it addresses what the precarious position of governess entailed and how it affected a young woman. The choice of central character allows Anne to deal with issues of oppression and abuse of women and governesses, isolation and ideas of empathy. An additional theme is the fair treatment of animals. Agnes Grey also mimics some of the stylistic approaches of bildungsromans, employing ideas of personal growth and coming to age. The Irish novelist George Moore praised Agnes Grey as "the most perfect prose narrative in English letters," and went so far as to compare Anne's prose to that of Jane Austen. Modern critics have made more subdued claims admiring Agnes Grey with a less overt praise of Brontë's work than Moore. Agnes Grey was popular during what remained of Anne Brontë's life despite the belief of many critics at the time that the novel was marred by "coarseness" and "vulgarity," but it lost some of its popularity afterwards because of its perceived moralising. However, in the 20th century, there was an increase in examination by scholars of Agnes Grey and of Anne Brontë. In Conversation in Ebury Street, the Irish novelist George Moore provided a commonly cited example of these newer reviews, overtly praising the style of the novel. F. B. Pinion agreed to a large extent that Agnes Grey was a masterwork. However, Pinion felt that Moore's examination of the piece was a little extreme and that his "preoccupation with style must have blinded him to the persistence of her moral purpose" of Agnes Grey. (Wikipedia.og)
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Autorenporträt
Anne Brontë, born on January 17, 1820, in Thornton, West Yorkshire, was the youngest of the Brontë literary siblings. After her mother's death in 1821, Anne and her family moved to Haworth, where the surrounding moors deeply influenced their creative imaginations. Alongside her sisters, Charlotte and Emily, Anne initially published poetry under the pseudonym "Acton Bell" to conceal her gender.Drawing from her experiences as a governess, Anne wrote her debut novel, Agnes Grey, which offers a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by a governess in Victorian England. Her second novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, is notable for its bold exploration of themes such as women's independence and critiques of societal norms. This work is often regarded as one of the first feminist novels, highlighting Anne's progressive views.Tragically, Anne's life was cut short when she died of tuberculosis on May 28, 1849, in Scarborough, at the age of 29. Despite her brief life, her literary contributions have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her insightful and courageous storytelling. Today, Anne Brontë's works continue to be celebrated for their depth and ahead-of-their-time perspectives.