Agnes Grey: Brontë Sisters Collection
Brontë, Anne / Dulac, Edmund
A nice edition with 6 original illustrations by Edmund Dulac.Agnes Grey is the first novel by Anne Brontë, published in 1847 under the pen name of Acton Bell. The novel follows Agnes Grey, a governess, as she works within families of the English gentry. It is most likely based on Anne Brontë's own experiences as a governess for five years. The choice of central character allows Anne to deal with issues of oppression and abuse of women and gove...