65 pages • 2 hours read
Anne BrontëAgnes Grey
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1847A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Anne Brontë's Agnes Grey offers an intimate look at the struggles of a governess, combining social critique with personal hardship. Readers praise its realistic portrayal of 19th-century life and Brontë's understated narrative style. However, some find the pace slow and the plot lacking in dramatic tension. Overall, it's appreciated for its authenticity and moral depth.
Who Should Read Agnes Grey?
A reader who enjoys Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë likely appreciates Victorian literature and themes of social class and morality. Fans of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell would find this novel engaging for its nuanced portrayal of a governess's life and struggles.
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Reading Age
16+yearsLexile Level
1110