| Author |
Brontë, Anne, 1820-1849 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920 |
| Title |
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Price
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| Summary |
"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book appears to explore themes of social mores, morality, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society through the lens of its main character, Helen Graham, who is introduced as a mysterious tenant of Wildfell Hall. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gilbert Markham, who recounts his life as a farmer in the early 1820s, providing a glimpse into his family dynamics and social interactions in the village. The narrative hints at the arrival of a new tenant, Mrs. Graham, whose presence stirs curiosity and speculation among the local inhabitants. Gilbert’s interactions with his family and his contemplation of Mrs. Graham’s character set the stage for a deeper exploration of her backstory, suggesting that she may be a woman of significance with a troubled past. The opening establishes a keen sense of intrigue regarding Mrs. Graham, foreshadowing the unfolding drama that revolves around her choices and the societal judgments she faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Landlord and tenant -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Married women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Alcoholics -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
969 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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