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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
by Anne Brontë
Anne Brontë, the youngest of the Brontë sisters, is often considered one of the most underrated writers. Having read her sisters’ books, I was curious about Anne. I am happy to say she lived up to my expectations. She is more of a realist as a writer than her sisters. She is also a feminist and progressive thinker. I loved the book!
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a story about Helen, who suffers physically and mentally at the hands of her alcoholic husband. Anne tackles social issues that were probably considered taboo at the time the book was written such as alcoholism, adultery, and physical violence. The story is told through a series of letters written by one of the leading male characters, Gilbert, to his brother-in-law, but it depicts Helen as an independent, bold, and forward-thinking woman.
I listened to the story on the Audrey App and participated in their listen-along. It’s always an enriching experience to share thoughts with other readers. Our guide, Rebecca is a PhD student who focuses on Victorian fiction. Her expert knowledge and resources were invaluable to my reading of the book.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a story about Helen, who suffers physically and mentally at the hands of her alcoholic husband. Anne tackles social issues that were probably considered taboo at the time the book was written such as alcoholism, adultery, and physical violence. The story is told through a series of letters written by one of the leading male characters, Gilbert, to his brother-in-law, but it depicts Helen as an independent, bold, and forward-thinking woman.
I listened to the story on the Audrey App and participated in their listen-along. It’s always an enriching experience to share thoughts with other readers. Our guide, Rebecca is a PhD student who focuses on Victorian fiction. Her expert knowledge and resources were invaluable to my reading of the book.