Agnes Grey

Written by Anne Brontë

Narrated by Libby Gohn

Agnes Grey is a classic fiction novel by Anne Bronte.

Agnes Grey is the daughter of a minister who faces financial ruin. Agnes decides to take up one of the only professions available to Victorian gentlewomen and become a governess. Drawing on her own, similar experiences, Anne Bronte portrays the desperation of such a position. Agnes' livelihood depends on the whim of spoiled children, and she witnesses how wealth and status can degrade social values.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sheba Blake Publishing Corp.
• Release date: Nov 30, 2021

Anne Brontë

Anne Brontë (1820–1849) hailed from an English literary family responsible for some of the medium’s most memorable works. She was the youngest of six children that included sisters, Charlotte and Emily. Their father was a clergyman, who raised them in a parish with very little money. As an adult, Anne took a position as a governess to financially support herself but found the position difficult and unfulfilling. In 1846, she and her sisters published a collection of poetry called Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell, which marked a humble beginning to a short yet impactful career.

Reviews for Agnes Grey

[Shawna Gay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent novel for those who enjoy Jane Eyre. Narrator had a nice voice and read well.