Agnes Grey Audiobook

Agnes Grey is a novel written by Anne Bront the youngest of the Bront sisters The book was first published in 1847 under the pseudonym Acton Bell It is a semiautobiographical novel that provides a poignant and insightful portrayal of the life of a governess in the 19th century The novel follows the life of the protagonist Agnes Grey who becomes a governess to support her financially struggling family Agnes faces various challenges and hardships in her role as a governess dealing with unruly and spoiled children as well as indifferent and sometimes cruel employers The narrative explores themes of social class morality and the limited opportunities available to women in the Victorian era Through Agness experiences the novel offers a critical commentary on the treatment of governesses and the prevailing social norms of the time