Agnes Grey

"Agnes Grey" by Anne Brontë is a 19th-century story that traces the journey of Agnes Grey, a young woman who becomes a governess to make her own way in the world. Growing up in the quiet home of a clergyman's family in northern England, Agnes wants to see more of life and help her family with money. She hopes being a governess will give her the independence she craves. But as she gets ready to leave home, she feels both thrilled and sad, a sign of the tough times and deep emotions she will face. This story looks closely at social class, education, and the hard lives of women living in England at that time.