{"product_id":"agnes-grey-9781513268606","title":"Agnes Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgnes Grey\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the harsh working conditions of a young governess who's hired by multiple families, including the overly critical Bloomfields and the delusional Murrays.\u003c\/b\u003e While on assignment, Agnes endures consistent cruelty, forcing her to look inward for strength and encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgnes is a young woman who comes from an impoverished background. Eager for financial independence, she accepts a position as a governess for an upper-class family. Agnes is initially charged with the Bloomfield children, who are unruly and slightly sadistic. The oldest boy, Tom, is particularly threatening, as he likes to capture and harm small animals. Agnes also engages with the extremely wealthy Murrays and their daughters, Matilda and Rosalie, who are in dire need of direction. Agnes attempts to navigate her growing responsibilities, while maintaining her morals and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAgnes Grey\u003c\/i\u003e, Anne Bront? examines a common plight among working-class people. It offers a revealing look at the corruptive nature of wealth, and the moral differences between the haves and the have nots. It goes beyond the surface to expose an unflattering but honest reality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eAgnes Grey\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBronte, Anne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Brontë (1820-1849)\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003ePoems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell\u003c\/i\u003e, which marked a humble beginning to a short yet impactful career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529177141522,"sku":"9781513268606","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df1e2524-4ad7-4cb0-b797-5a90570a569d.jpg?v=1731342110","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/agnes-grey-9781513268606","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}