Anne Brontë

Born in 1820
Fiction Poetry
  • Anne Brontë was the youngest of the Brontë literary family, known for her realistic writing style that differed from her sisters' romanticism.

  • She published two novels, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, the latter becoming a controversial success due to its frank portrayal of alcoholism and women's rights.

  • Anne worked as a governess before pursuing her literary ambitions, collaborating with her sisters on a poetry volume.

  • Despite her talent, she remained less known than Charlotte and Emily, partly due to Charlotte preventing the re-publication of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall after Anne's death.

  • Anne's life was marked by close companionship with Emily and a determination to present truth in literature, even when it challenged societal norms.

Books by Anne Brontë