One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' A beautiful edition of Anne Brontë's most enduring novel, to accompany her sisters' greatest books in Penguin Clothbound 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. 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 Penguin Classics edition of Anne Brontë's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall has been designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith and is edited with an introduction and notes by the novelist Stevie Davies.
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.
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