The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
(Author) Anne BronteA beautiful clothbound edition of Anne Brontë's most enduring novel, to accompany her sisters' greatest books in Penguin Hardcover Classics 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. Anne Brontë's bold novel is an exploration of a woman's struggle for creative freedom and domestic independence that caused a scandal upon publication and continues to speak powerfully almost 170 years afters its publication. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Anne Bronte
Anne Bronte (1820-1849) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" which challenged the societal norms of the Victorian era. Her writing style was characterized by a strong moral stance and a focus on the struggles of women in society. Anne's works often addressed themes of love, family, and the role of women in a male-dominated world. Despite her short life, Anne Bronte made a significant impact on literature, particularly in the realm of feminist literature, and her works continue to be studied and admired for their social commentary and emotional depth.