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Agnes Grey
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Anne Bronte, an English novelist, published her first book, Agnes Grey, in 1847. (writing under the pen name of "Acton Bell").
Agnes Grey is upset that she is treated like a kid by everyone. She finally secures a position with the Bloomfield family as a governess. Agnes had no idea that the Bloomfields would be as wealthy and vicious as they are. The eldest Bloomfield child, Tom, is very cruel and has even tortured small animals.
Agnes starts by going to see Nancy Brown, a frail elderly woman who needs assistance reading the Bible. When she first meets Mr. Edward Weston, the new curate, he chooses some wild primroses for her.
Agnes receives a note from Mary, who is now wed to Mr. Richardson, the clergyman of a parish close to their house. Mary is Agnes' sister. Mary begs Agnes to come and informs her that their father is dying. When Agnes finally arrives, her father is already dead. She departs from Ashby Park and goes back home. She meets Mr. Weston a few months after she first comes; he had been seeking her ever since he moved to the neighborhood parsonage. They had three kids together after he makes the marriage proposal.
Agnes Grey is upset that she is treated like a kid by everyone. She finally secures a position with the Bloomfield family as a governess. Agnes had no idea that the Bloomfields would be as wealthy and vicious as they are. The eldest Bloomfield child, Tom, is very cruel and has even tortured small animals.
Agnes starts by going to see Nancy Brown, a frail elderly woman who needs assistance reading the Bible. When she first meets Mr. Edward Weston, the new curate, he chooses some wild primroses for her.
Agnes receives a note from Mary, who is now wed to Mr. Richardson, the clergyman of a parish close to their house. Mary is Agnes' sister. Mary begs Agnes to come and informs her that their father is dying. When Agnes finally arrives, her father is already dead. She departs from Ashby Park and goes back home. She meets Mr. Weston a few months after she first comes; he had been seeking her ever since he moved to the neighborhood parsonage. They had three kids together after he makes the marriage proposal.
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“This book is so cute and uplifting 🥰! Anne Bronte's writing style is very different from Charlotte Bronte's (read Vilette some years ago and found it somewhat depressing), closer to Jane Austen's. The characters are also fleshed-out and believable. I could identify with Agnes' thoughts and actions a lot. All in all, loved this book.”
“An interesting read, knowing it’s strongly autobiographical of Anne’s time as a governess. The writing was beautiful and at times lyrical. I didn’t enjoy the plot as much as Tenant of Wildfell Hall, though I’m glad I read it!”
“No había leído nada de Anne Brontë hasta ahora y me arrepiento tanto de haber esperado tanto tiempo porque Agnes Grey se ha vuelto uno de mis clásicos favoritos.
Empecé a leer este libro antes de irme de mi país y tuve que parar de leer cuando salió esta frase: "Esperaba que no hubiera sido realmente la última, pero sí que era la última de lo que se me antojaba un periodo de tiempo muy largo. Y, tal vez, cuando volviera a hacer todas esas cosas, me asaltarían sentimientos diferentes: las circunstancias podrían haber cambiado, y quizás esa casa ya nunca volviera a ser mi hogar". Pero tenía que seguir leyendo porque la trama me gustó mucho.
Agnes me llega mucho, siendo la menor de mi familia en la que no quieren que haga cosas de más cuando sé que puedo ayudar. El miedo de volver cuando "se falla" pero realmente están felices por volver a tenerte a su lado. Y por creerme mejor de lo que soy en lo que estudio (porque en realidad no era muy buena intitutriz que digamos).
Me gustó como mostraba el lado más real de los trabajadores, y en especial de las institutrices, en ese momento. Como las familias de la alta sociedad era una mierda y que realmente no les importaba nada. Aunque me gustó mucho la segunda familia donde Agnes trabaja, creo que Rosalie era todo un personaje y me encantaba sus interacciones con Agnes. Adoré también que ella iba a visitar a Nancy Brown, era algo muy de ella en una situación en la que tenía poco y nada.
La relación entre Agnes y Mr. Watson era preciosa. Se sintió muy orgánica y de las más sanas que he leído de las hermanas Brontë. Cada vez que se encontraban caminando, no podía parar de sonreír. Es como ese primer amor tan dulce e inocente.
Me alegra tanto haber leído este libro, no sé si se me olvida mencionar algo pero no importa se nota que amé el libro. Anne i love your work.”
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