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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

By Anne Brontë
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë explores themes of love, integrity, and societal norms through the story of a mysterious woman, Helen Graham, who moves into the dilapidated Wildfell Hall. Her arrival intrigues and scandalises the local community, and as her secretive past unfolds, it challenges the conventional attitudes of the time, revealing her resilience and strength.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of defiance and resilience, as it explores the themes of forbidden love and social critique with rich detail and emotional depth. The narrative offers a powerful portrayal of a woman's fight for independence and justice in a restrictive society, making it a compelling read for those interested in classics with a feminist perspective.

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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

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.

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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 powerfully involving read.

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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë is often praised for its ahead-of-its-time portrayal of women's independence and resilience, highlighting societal issues such as alcoholism and domestic abuse. Many reviews commend the novel's strong moral stance and powerful narrative, while some also appreciate its detailed characterisation and emotional depth. Overall, it is seen as a bold and compelling commentary on Victorian society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140434743

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 February 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Stevie Davies
  • Edited by Stevie Davies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 396g

Pages: 576

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Anne Bronte Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Anne Bronte was born in 1820, the youngest of the Bronte family. She was educated at home in the Yorkshire village of Howarth, and later held two positions as a governess, difficult experiences which inspired her first novel, Agnes Grey, in 1847. This was followed by The Tenant of Wildfell Hall in 1848. Anne died of tuberculosis in 1849, aged twenty-nine.

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