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A beautifully packaged collector's edition of the celebrated Bronte
Sisters' beloved works: Anne Bronte's Agnes Grey, Charlotte
Bronte's Jane Eyre, and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. The three
novels in this collectible edition explore themes of love, struggle
and survival, coming of age, and personal freedom and independence
as they pertained to women in the nineteenth century.
This is the most cherished novel from each of England's talented
sisters, in one gorgeously packaged volume. The Bronte family was a
literary phenomenon unequalled before or since. Both Charlotte's
"Jane Eyre" and Emily's "Wuthering Heights" have won lofty places
in the pantheon and stirred the romantic sensibilities of
generations of readers. This "Leatherbound Classics" edition unites
these two enduring favourites with the lesser known, but no less
powerful work by their youngest sister, Anne Bronte. Drawn from
Anne's own experiences as a governess, Agnes Grey offers a
compelling view of Victorian chauvinism and materialism. Its
inclusion makes "The Bronte Sisters" a must-have volume for anyone
fascinated by this singularly talented family.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'I see that a man cannot give himself up to
drinking without being miserable one-half his days and mad the
other.' When Helen flees from her alcoholic husband in order to
protect her son she defies societal convention. Earning a living as
an artist, she becomes the mysterious tenant of Wildfell Hall as
she hides herself away and uses her art to support her child.
However, the beautiful and reclusive young woman soon begins to
stir up malicious gossip and speculation. Captivated and drawn to
Helen, Gilbert Markham becomes suspicious when he begins to hear
these stories, however it is only when he reads Helen's diary that
he learns the full cruelty that her husband subjected her to in her
previous life. Rejecting the societal norms surrounding marriage in
Victorian Society, Anne Bronte's novel, said to be based on the
experiences of her own brother Branwell, shocked her readers at the
time and still remains a scandalous read today.
The perfect gift for any Bronte Sisters lover for only GBP19.99.
Each boxset contains seven books, together creating a comprehensive
collection of the Bronte Sisters' best and much-loved works.
Beautifully packaged in a ridged, matt-laminated slipcase with
metallic detailing, complete with strikingly attractive, bespoke
artwork. Includes: Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Jane
Eyre, The Professor, Shirley, Villette, and Wuthering Heights
With an Introduction and Notes by Peter Merchant, Canterbury
Christchurch University College The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a
powerful and sometimes violent novel of expectation, love,
oppression, sin, religion and betrayal. It portrays the
disintegration of the marriage of Helen Huntingdon, the mysterious
'tenant' of the title, and her dissolute, alcoholic husband.
Defying convention, Helen leaves her husband to protect their young
son from his father's influence, and earns her own living as an
artist. Whilst in hiding at Wildfell Hall, she encounters Gilbert
Markham, who falls in love with her. On its first publication in
1848, Anne Bronte's second novel was criticised for being 'coarse'
and 'brutal'. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall challenges the social
conventions of the early nineteenth century in a strong defence of
women's rights in the face of psychological abuse from their
husbands. Anne Bronte's style is bold, naturalistic and passionate,
and this novel, which her sister Charlotte considered 'an entire
mistake', has earned Anne a position in English literature in her
own right, not just as the youngest member of the Bronte family.
This newly reset text is taken from a copy of the 1848 second
edition in the Library of the Bronte Parsonage Museum and has been
edited to correct known errors in that edition.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The original text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. This classic epistolary novel is an intimate portrait of a
wild Victorian life. It reveals the story of Helen Graham's
marriage to the handsome but dissolute Arthur Huntingdon and her
escape from her marriage to the isolated Wildfell Hall. Helen
refuses to marry her would-be lover Gilbert Markham and gives him
her journals by way of explanation.
All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the
treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in
quantity, that the dry, shriveled kernel scarcely compensates for
the trouble of cracking the nut. Whether this be the case with my
history or not, I am hardly competent to judge. I sometimes think
it might prove useful to some, and entertaining to others; but the
world may judge for itself. Shielded by my own obscurity, and by
the lapse of years, and a few fictitious names, I do not fear to
venture; and will candidly lay before the public what I would not
disclose to the most intimate friend. -- Anne Bronte, Agnes Grey
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Agnes Grey (Paperback)
Anne Bronte; Contributions by Mint Editions
bundle available
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R210
Discovery Miles 2 100
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Agnes Grey exposes the harsh working conditions of a young
governess who's hired by multiple families, including the overly
critical Bloomfields and the delusional Murrays. While on
assignment, Agnes endures consistent cruelty, forcing her to look
inward for strength and encouragement. Agnes is a young woman who
comes from an impoverished background. Eager for financial
independence, she accepts a position as a governess for an
upper-class family. Agnes is initially charged with the Bloomfield
children, who are unruly and slightly sadistic. The oldest boy,
Tom, is particularly threatening, as he likes to capture and harm
small animals. Agnes also engages with the extremely wealthy
Murrays and their daughters, Matilda and Rosalie, who are in dire
need of direction. Agnes attempts to navigate her growing
responsibilities, while maintaining her morals and resilience. In
Agnes Grey, Anne Bronte examines a common plight among
working-class people. It offers a revealing look at the corruptive
nature of wealth, and the moral differences between the haves and
the have nots. It goes beyond the surface to expose an unflattering
but honest reality. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Agnes Grey is
both modern and readable.
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