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Agnes Grey.

A clergyman's daughter becomes a governess after her family encounters financial difficulties.

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Author
Anne Brontë
Publisher
DotBooks
Imprint
DotBooks
Format
Paperback
Paper
Standard white
Pages
219
Language
en

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Agnes Grey grows up in a quiet parsonage. Her father is a clergyman. When the family falls into debt, Agnes seeks employment. She becomes a governess in the homes of the gentry. Her duties involve teaching young children. She must adapt to the routines and demands of each new place. The children present their own challenges. Agnes observes the manners and values of those around her. She maintains her own principles amid these surroundings. The novel follows her efforts to earn a living while staying true to herself.

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