Anne Brontë and Agnes Grey: Parallels of Resilience and Reality
On the 175th anniversary of the death of Anne Brontë, we are joined by authors and Brontë experts, Adelle Hay and Nick Holland, to explore her life, legacy, and her debut novel, Agnes Grey. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, this poignant novel follows the experiences of Agnes, a governess, as she navigates the complexities of love, morality, and social class, which is argued to mirror Anne’s own life. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Brontës or new to their literary legacy, this event promises to be a captivating journey into the heart and mind of Anne Brontë and her timeless masterpiece, Agnes Grey.
About the Authors
Nick Holland
Nick Holland is the author of four Bronte biographies, including In Search Of Anne Bronte, nominated for the 2016 Slightly Foxed Best First Biography prize, and Crave The Rose: Anne Bronte At 200. He also writes the annebronte.org blog and is creator of the House Of Bronte podcast. Television appearances include Bronte’s Britain with Gyles Brandreth and Britain’s Scenic Railways where he toured Bronte country on a steam train.
Adelle Hay
Adelle Hay is a lifelong Brontë fan, and author of Anne Brontë Reimagined: A View from the Twenty-first Century. She is a PhD researcher at Loughborough University, where she focuses on how Anne Brontë’s works were edited, and how this affected her literary reputation.
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