Dec 27, 2009

Agnes Grey | Agnes Grey

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Author: Anne Brontë
First Published: 1847
Type of Work: Novel
Type of Plot: Domestic realism
Time of Work: Mid-nineteenth century
Setting: England
Genres: Long fiction, Domestic realism
Subjects: Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Poverty or poor people, Ministry or ministers, England or English people, Upper classes, Sisters, Tutors or tutoring
Locales: England

Characters Discussed

Agnes Grey, the pious, sheltered daughter of a clergyman. She takes employment as a governess when her family’s financial situation becomes desperate.

Richard Grey, Agnes’ father, a poor person who loses his patrimony in a disastrous speculation.

Mrs. Grey, Agnes’ mother.

Mary Grey, Agnes’ sister.

Mrs. Bloomfield, mistress of Wellwood. Agnes’ first employer, she is convinced that her incorrigible children, Agnes’ charges, are angels.

Tom Bloomfield,

Mary Bloomfield, and

Fanny Bloomfield, Agnes’...

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Agnes Grey | Agnes Grey

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Characters Discussed

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