Agnes Grey (Penguin Classics)

Agnes Grey is a deeply personal novel written by Anne Bronte that offers a compelling perspective on the desperate position of unmarried, educated women in Victorian society.

The novel follows the story of Agnes Grey, a governess who struggles with her unmanageable pupils and the painful disdain of the haughty Murray family.

Despite the challenges she faces, Agnes finds solace in Mr Weston, the sober young curate.

Through her writing, Anne Bronte explores themes of moral behaviour, moral responsibility, and individual integrity and its survival.

This edition also includes Charlotte Brontë's memoir of her sisters, offering a unique insight into the complex relationship between the three Brontë sisters.

With its vivid characters and thought-provoking themes, Agnes Grey is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the struggles of women in that era.