Agnes Grey - A Powerful Portrait of Womanhood Morality and Quiet Strength in Victorian England

Anne Brontë, Zenith Maple Leaf Press

Sinopse

A governess. A cruel world. And the quiet strength that refuses to break.
When gentle and principled Agnes Grey takes a job as a governess to help her struggling family, she enters a world of privilege, indifference, and casual cruelty. Surrounded by spoiled children, snobbish employers, and a society that barely sees her, Agnes must cling to her values while navigating a life of isolation and quiet endurance.

Based on Anne Brontë's own experiences, Agnes Grey is a searing, honest, and deeply moving novel about the challenges faced by women in service—long before female independence was celebrated. It is a story of quiet rebellion, moral conviction, and the inner strength that burns beneath a calm exterior.

"A story of dignity in the face of oppression—Anne Brontë's voice is as necessary today as it was then."
– The Guardian

"A quietly revolutionary novel… Brontë exposes the raw truths of social class, gender, and human nature."
– The New York Times

Understated yet emotionally powerful, Agnes Grey remains one of the most important works of early feminist literature.

✅ Why Readers Love It:
🌸 A rare and authentic glimpse into Victorian domestic life from a woman's perspective

📚 Essential reading for fans of Jane Eyre and other Brontë classics

💪 A tribute to moral integrity, perseverance, and inner courage

🎯 Click 'Buy Now' to discover Anne Brontë's underrated masterpiece—a story of resilience, compassion, and quiet defiance.

Disponível desde: 07/08/2025.

Comprimento de impressão: 142 páginas.

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