Anne Brontë

In her Introduction to an edition of "Agnes Grey," Barbara A. Suess writes "Bronte provides a portrait of the governess that is as sympathetic as her fictional indictment of the shallow, selfish moneyed class is biting." Anne Bronte relies on her own personal involvement in her duties as a home teacher to bring Agnes Grey to life. Agnes, a rector's daughter, must take employment as a governess to help her family make financial ends meet. But her situations with the spoiled, self-obsessed Bloomfield children and later with the ruthless Murray family forces her into a lonely, humiliating experience that is a wearying one extraordinarily blossoming into a romantic relationship with the local vicar, Edward Weston. Agnes' concern for her family brings her to these unfortunate trials where she suffers stupid and egotistic proprietors and their over-indulged progeny. She was not able to foresee the hardships she would have to undergo along with the class snobbery to which she was also subjected. And yet a career as a governess was the only "respectable" job available to an unmarried woman in Victorian England. Bronte's simple and uncomplicated rendition of these sordid affairs made circumstances surrounding such brutish conditions authentic enough to necessitate investigation and improvement.

An alternate cover edition can be found here. Drawing heavily from personal experience, Anne Brontë wrote Agnes Grey in an effort to represent the many 19th Century women who worked as governesses and suffered daily abuse as a result of their position. Having lost the family savings on risky investments, Richard Grey removes himself from family life and suffers a bout of depression. Feeling helpless and frustrated, his youngest daughter, Agnes, applies for a job as a governess to the children of a wealthy, upper-class, English family. Ecstatic at the thought that she has finally gained control and freedom over her own life, Agnes arrives at the Bloomfield mansion armed with confidence and purpose. The cruelty with which the family treat her however, slowly but surely strips the heroine of all dignity and belief in humanity. A tale of female bravery in the face of isolation and subjugation, Agnes Grey is a masterpiece claimed by Irish writer, George Moore, to be possessed of all the qualities and style of a Jane Austen title. Its simple prosaic style propels the narrative forward in a gentle yet rhythmic manner which continuously leaves the listener wanting to know more. Anne Brontë, the somewhat lesser known sister, was in fact the first to finish and publish Agnes Grey under the pseudonym of Acton Bell. Charlotte and Emily followed shortly after with Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. As Anne passed away from what is now known to be pulmonary tuberculosis at the age of just 29, she only published one further title; The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. As feminist in nature as Agnes Grey, Anne's brave voice resonates and permeates during one of the most prejudiced and patriarchal times of English history.

Gilbert Markham está intrigado com Helen Graham, a bela e misteriosa mulher que acabou de se mudar para Wildfell Hall com o filho e sem o marido. Gilbert é rápido em oferecer amizade, mas, quando o comportamento recluso da inquilina começa a ser motivo de fofoca na cidade, ele se pergunta o que mais pode haver na história daquela família. Quando Helen permite que Gilbert leia seu diário, ele começa a entender os detalhes obscuros de sua vida, seu casamento desastroso e a situação em que a vizinha se encontra. Narrado com precisão e carisma, A inquilina de Wildfell Hall é uma descrição poderosa da luta de uma mulher por independência na Inglaterra vitoriana.

Filha mais nova da família Brontë, Anne era irmã de Emily Brontë, autora de O morro dos ventos uivantes, e de Charlotte Brontë, autora de Jane Eyre — livros clássicos e reeditados até hoje. Anne Brontë (1820-1849) desafia as convenções sociais do século XIX neste romance, A senhora de Wildfell Hall. A protagonista da obra quebra os paradigmas de seu tempo como uma mulher forte e independente, que passa a comandar a própria vida. Ao chegar à propriedade de Wildfell Hall, a Sra. Helen Graham gera especulação e comentários por parte dos vizinhos. O jovem fazendeiro Gilbert Markham, por sua vez, desperta um grande interesse pela moça e, aos poucos, vai criando uma amizade com ela e com seu filho. Porém, os segredos do passado da suposta viúva e seu comportamento arredio impedem que o sentimento nutrido pelos dois se concretize, fazendo com que Gilbert tenha dúvidas sobre a conduta da moça. Quando a Sra. Graham permite que ele leia seu diário a fim de esclarecer os fantasmas do passado, o rapaz compreende os tormentos enfrentados por aquela mulher e as razões de suas atitudes. Ela narra sua história até então, desde a relação com um marido alcoólatra e de conduta abominável até a decisão de abandonar tudo em nome da proteção do filho.

«Sol natal», «Ce que femme veut», «Souvenance», «Prière de celle qui doute», «Vers composés dans un bois un jour de grand vent»… Les vingt poèmes ici réunis sont extraits d’un recueil publié à compte d’auteur en 1846 – alors vendu à deux exemplaires… – et signé des pseudonymes masculins Currer, Ellis et Acton Bell. Ce sont pourtant les trois sœurs mythiques de la littérature anglaise qui se cachent derrière ces noms, celles-ci rendant lisibles, pour la première fois et en chœur, quelques-uns de leurs écrits respectifs. Émouvants et beaux pour eux-mêmes, ces vers le sont encore parce qu’ils suggèrent les proses romanesques à venir, faisant affleurer landes frappées par le vent et héroïnes tourmentées. «Ma voix ne trembla point / Ma joue ne rougit point, / D’éclair dans mes yeux il n’y eut point, / Pour dire l’espoir ou la joie ; / Mais au-dedans, comme elle brûlait, mon âme, / Comme j’avais le cœur battant!»

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This novel narrates the arrival of a widow and her son to an old mansion, a fact that unleashes all kinds of reactions among the neighborhood. Breaking free of a quarrelsome, alcoholic husband, Helen now faces an oppressive society, but manages to pull through. The protagonist's search for happiness and justice makes this novel a lucid portrait of human misery, a beautiful love story, a song of redemption and an illustrious precedent in feminist literature.

Chi è l’affascinate signora nerovestita che si è installata nella decrepita, isolata residenza di Wildfell Hall? Quella donna sola, che vive con un bambino e un’anziana domestica, sarà davvero la giovane vedova che dice di essere? Helen Graham è estremamente riservata e il suo passato è avvolto in un fitto mistero. Fa il possibile per ridurre al minimo i contatti con i suoi vicini, a costo di apparire scostante e ombrosa, e trascorre le giornate dipingendo e prendendosi cura – fin troppo amorevolmente, dice qualcuno – del piccolo Arthur. Ma Gilbert Markham, giovane gentiluomo di campagna tutto dedito ai suoi terreni e al corteggiamento di fanciulle tanto graziose quanto superficiali, è subito punto da una viva curiosità per quella donna che lo tratta con insolita freddezza, quasi nutrisse diffidenza e disprezzo nei confronti dell’intero genere maschile. Il comportamento schivo di Helen suscita presto voci e pettegolezzi maligni e lo stesso Gilbert, che pure è riuscito con delicatezza e pazienza a stringere una bella e intensa amicizia con lei, è portato a sospettare. Solo quando la donna gli consegnerà il proprio diario emergeranno i dettagli del disastroso passato che si è lasciata alle spalle. Nel 1848, la più giovane delle sorelle Brontë dà alle stampe un romanzo scandaloso al di là delle intenzioni: linguaggio esplicito, crude descrizioni di alcolismo e brutalità – pare che uno dei personaggi maschili sia modellato sullo scapestrato fratello Branwell – e soprattutto una donna che non perde mai il rispetto di sé e lotta per la propria indipendenza, con una forza incrollabile sostenuta da fede, intelligenza e coraggio, fino a violare le convenzioni sociali e persino la legge inglese. Un testo femminista ante litteram in spregio alla morale vittoriana, ma impietoso contro il vizio e la debolezza anche quando sono incarnati da figure fem-minili: l’adultera Lady Lowborough, la troppo mite Milicent, la maliziosa e quasi maligna Eliza Millward.

Tre giovani problematiche donne, un fratello dall'esistenza e dalla bellezza inquietanti. Il padre al centro. Silenzioso tesse le trame delle loro vite, trame che nelle lettere si allentano, si disfano per ridisegnare un'immagine diversa del gruppo, dei rapporti ora morbosi, ora possessivi che ne legano i componenti la cui storia non è ancora stata scritta. Le lettere ne sono il primo tassello.

Losy kobiety walczącej o niezależność w świecie, w którym w oczach społeczeństwa i w świetle prawa żona jest jedynie własnością swojego męża. Pojawienie się we dworze Wildfell Hall pięknej i tajemniczej wdowy wywołuje wielkie poruszenie i huragan plotek wśród okolicznych mieszkańców. Jednym z nich jest coraz bardziej nią zaintrygowany Gilbert Markham. Czy młoda kobieta skrywa jakiś mroczny sekret? Kiedy żyjąca pod przybranym nazwiskiem „Helen Graham” pozwala dżentelmenowi na lekturę swojego dziennika, na jaw wychodzą wstrząsające szczegóły jej nieszczęśliwego małżeństwa i dramatycznej decyzji o porzuceniu męża. Wydaje się jednak, że nikt nie może uciec przed przeszłością...

La breve vida de Anne Brontë, que no llegó a los treinta años, cundió lo suficiente para publicar dos novelas que hoy se consideran clásicas (Agnes Grey y La inquilina de Wildfell Hall) y para desarrollar una intensa carrera poética, en alianza con sus dos famosas hermanas mayores, Charlotte y Emily. Juntas inventaron el mundo mítico de Gondal, un espacio dominado por la intriga política y las pasiones desatadas, poblado por héroes y heroínas de factura clásica; y juntas publicaron una selección de sus poemas fingiendo ser los «hermanos Bell». En este volumen reunimos, por primera vez en castellano, todos los poemas que se conocen escritos de puño y letra de Anne Brontë, traducidos, con elegancia y precisión, por Xandru Fernández. En ellos se reconoce un gusto por la aventura y una sensibilidad extrema por el paisaje, que con los años van profundizando en la introspección y en el examen moral, todo empapado de la característica melancolía que también encontramos en sus novelas. Es como si de alguna manera fuese capaz de anticipar su temprana muerte y la de sus queridas hermanas. De esta manera completamos el proyecto de ofrecer por primera vez en español la panorámica completa de la poesía de las tres hermanas Brontë. Uno de los monumentos de la literatura romántica inglesa y una experiencia literaria ineludible para lectores sensibles y atrevidos.

Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.

The Brontë sisters made up one of the most well-known literary families of all time. Collected in this book are the selected works of Anne, Charlotte, and Emily Brontë (along with their father, Patrick Brontë).

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone.

Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.

Gilbert Markham is fascinated by Helen Graham, the beautiful and enigmatic woman who has recently moved into Wildfell Hall. He is swift to befriend her and steadfastly refutes the local gossip calling her character and behaviour into question, yet he soon has cause to regret his infatuation, and grave doubts and misgivings begin to arise in his mind. It is only when Helen presents Gilbert with her diary and instructs him to read it that the shocking truth about her past life becomes clear. The first edition of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was so successful that it sold out in weeks, yet the novel was mired in controversy for its fierce defence of women's rights and what many contemporary critics viewed as its shocking and immoral subject matter.

Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.

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