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Agnes Grey
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $37.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Aug 6 2025
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the life of a young woman named Agnes, the daughter of a poor clergyman, who becomes a governess to support her family. Through her experiences working for two wealthy and morally flawed families-the Bloomfields and the Murrays-Agnes faces loneliness, disrespect, and isolation. Despite the hardships, she remains principled, kind, and strong-willed.
The novel explores themes of social class, the limited roles of women, and the moral education of children. Agnes eventually finds love and stability with Mr. Weston, a humble and virtuous curate, highlighting the rewards of integrity and quiet perseverance.
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