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Agnes Grey

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Last updated: 2023/03/04 at 10:43 AM
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Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë

Author: Anne Brontë | Published: December 1847

Agnes Grey Book Summary

Anne Bronte's first novel, Agnes Grey, was published in 1847. It is the story of Agnes Grey, a governess, and her experience in the world of upper-class society. Agnes Grey was based mainly on Anne Brontë's own experiences as a governess.

Agnes Grey is the daughter of Richard Grey. Although Mr. Grey works to improve the family's financial standing, a tragic investment loss plunges them into debt. Agnes, her sister Mary and their mother try to keep expenses low and bring in extra money, but Agnes is frustrated with being treated like a child. After a successful recommendation from an acquaintance and her parents' permission, Agnes travels to the Bloomfield family to work as a governess — no matter her misgivings about the job.

Notable characters: Agnes Grey, Edward Weston, Rosalie Murray, Sir Thomas Ashby, Nancy Brown, the Bloomfields, the Murrays

About Anne Brontë

Anne Bronte, born in Thornton, Yorkshire, England, on 17 January 1820, was the youngest daughter of Patrick Brontë and Mary Branwell. She was the youngest of six children, four of whom survived to adulthood. Anne Brontë is a British novelist and poet and one of the most famous writers of English literature. However, before becoming an acclaimed writer, Anne worked as a governess. As a governess, she was able to gain firsthand experience in the lives of the English upper classes and their families, which would later shape the characters and storylines of Agnes Grey. Anne Bronte was the youngest member of the Brontë sisters, along with her famous sisters, Charlotte Brontë and Emily Brontë. Find out more about Anne Brontë at sevenov.com.

Anne Brontë's Books on PageVio

Novels: Agnes Grey | The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Poetry: Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell

Here's a full list of Anne Brontë's books.

Genres: Coming-of-age, Fiction, Realistic, Romance
Completed: Yes
Word Count: 68870

Table of Contents

  • Inside Cover (24 words)
  • CHAPTER I. THE PARSONAGE (4447 words)
  • CHAPTER II. FIRST LESSONS IN THE ART OF INSTRUCTION (2731 words)
  • CHAPTER III. A FEW MORE LESSONS (4263 words)
  • CHAPTER IV. THE GRANDMAMMA (3196 words)
  • CHAPTER V. THE UNCLE (2348 words)
  • CHAPTER VI. THE PARSONAGE AGAIN (2088 words)
  • CHAPTER VII. HORTON LODGE (5658 words)
  • CHAPTER VIII. THE “COMING OUT” (903 words)
  • CHAPTER IX. THE BALL (1534 words)
  • CHAPTER X. THE CHURCH (1791 words)
  • CHAPTER XI. THE COTTAGERS (5721 words)
  • CHAPTER XII. THE SHOWER (1494 words)
  • CHAPTER XIII. THE PRIMROSES (2536 words)
  • CHAPTER XIV. THE RECTOR (5064 words)
  • CHAPTER XV. THE WALK (2528 words)
  • CHAPTER XVI. THE SUBSTITUTION (1356 words)
  • CHAPTER XVII. CONFESSIONS (3832 words)
  • CHAPTER XVIII. MIRTH AND MOURNING (3310 words)
  • CHAPTER XIX. THE LETTER (1184 words)
  • CHAPTER XX. THE FAREWELL (1974 words)
  • CHAPTER XXI. THE SCHOOL (2293 words)
  • CHAPTER XXII. THE VISIT (2972 words)
  • CHAPTER XXIII. THE PARK (1447 words)
  • CHAPTER XXIV. THE SANDS (2157 words)
  • CHAPTER XXV. CONCLUSION (2019 words)

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