Anne Brontë

Date of publication: 1847

eBook License: Public Domain

Agnes Grey is a novel written by the British author Anne Brontë. It is the first of her works published in December 1847.

The book speaks of the activity of Agnes Grey as a governess in several upper-class families.

Some consider that the novel used the author's experience as a governess. In general, she worked in this profession for five years. Generally, the governesses were part of the bourgeoisie, and they received a good education. But they must get gainful employment in a foreign home due to their lack of financial resources. So, the governesses found themselves in an uncertain social position.

Plot

Agnes Grey is the daughter of a pastor who has a modest fortune. He tries to increase his wealth by investing it but ends up losing everything. Thus, the Greys are very indebted. As a result, Agnes, her sister Mary and her mother try to make up for the situation by leading a strict economy. Besides, they find different ways to earn money without endangering their social status.

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