The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Anne Brontë
- First Published: 1848
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: The 1820’s
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism, Domestic realism
- Subjects: Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Alcoholism or alcoholics, Substance abuse, England or English people, Adultery, Letter writing, Landlords or tenants, Impostors or imposture
- Locales: London, England
Characters Discussed
Gilbert Markham, a kindhearted, industrious, and passionate young farmer. In a series of letters written to his brother-in-law, he tells the story of his romance with the mysterious woman who is the new tenant of Wildfell Hall. At first unable to get through her protective shell of coldness and aloofness, Gilbert finally discovers her story, and his sincere sympathy and interest in her work as a landscape painter endear him to her. After several years of separation, faithful Gilbert marries his loved one.
Mrs. Helen Graham, in reality Mrs. Arthur...
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