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Discover the poignant tale of 'Agnes Grey', a classic novel by Anne Brontë that reflects the struggles of a 19th-century governess. This beautifully bound edition offers readers a rich reading experience and is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library series. With its stunning cloth-covered case, gold foiled edges, and ribbon markers, it's the perfect gift for any book lover or a wonderful addition to your own collection.
Agnes Grey is the young daughter of a clergyman. When her family's fortunes decline, she bravely seeks work as a governess to support them, determined to shed her childhood image. However, her idealism is soon challenged by the reality of her first position with the Bloomfield family, where she encounters unruly, spoiled children. Her second role with the affluent Murray family proves equally difficult, as the manipulative Rosalie threatens to disrupt Agnes’s only solace: her affection for the young curate, Edward Weston.
This unabridged edition is not just a story but a window into the Victorian era, shedding light on social issues while captivating readers with its authentic narrative. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781509890002. Condition: BRAND NEW. Year: 2019. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 256.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509890002
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 256
Description:
Drawing on her own experience, Anne Brontë exposes the isolated world of a nineteenth-century governess in her debut novel, Agnes Grey.
Complete & Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector™s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by historian and biographer, Juliet Barker.
Agnes Grey is the youngest daughter of a clergyman. When the family falls on hard times, she insists on finding work as a governess in order to help her family and prove to them that she™s no longer a child. But her idealistic spirit is tested in her first position with the Bloomfield family and their unruly and spoilt children. Next she works for the even wealthier Murray family, whose scheming daughter Rosalie threatens to jeopardize the only bright spot in Agnes™s life: the young curate Edward Weston.
Agnes Grey is the young daughter of a clergyman. When her family's fortunes decline, she bravely seeks work as a governess to support them, determined to shed her childhood image. However, her idealism is soon challenged by the reality of her first position with the Bloomfield family, where she encounters unruly, spoiled children. Her second role with the affluent Murray family proves equally difficult, as the manipulative Rosalie threatens to disrupt Agnes’s only solace: her affection for the young curate, Edward Weston.
This unabridged edition is not just a story but a window into the Victorian era, shedding light on social issues while captivating readers with its authentic narrative. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781509890002. Condition: BRAND NEW. Year: 2019. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 256.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509890002
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 256
Description:
Drawing on her own experience, Anne Brontë exposes the isolated world of a nineteenth-century governess in her debut novel, Agnes Grey.
Complete & Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector™s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by historian and biographer, Juliet Barker.
Agnes Grey is the youngest daughter of a clergyman. When the family falls on hard times, she insists on finding work as a governess in order to help her family and prove to them that she™s no longer a child. But her idealistic spirit is tested in her first position with the Bloomfield family and their unruly and spoilt children. Next she works for the even wealthier Murray family, whose scheming daughter Rosalie threatens to jeopardize the only bright spot in Agnes™s life: the young curate Edward Weston.