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Lapsus Linguae Good, indeed. Very well-written, although not much exciting. I recommend The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne's best known work) as the first Anne Bronte…moreGood, indeed. Very well-written, although not much exciting. I recommend The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne's best known work) as the first Anne Bronte's novel to be read.(less)

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Does anyone know if the MacMillan Collector's Library edition is abridged?

Jacque My copy says it's complete and unabridged on the very first page :)…moreMy copy says it's complete and unabridged on the very first page :)(less)

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The story line seems a lot like the story line of Jane Eyre, how similar are the stories?

Janice Robinson Other than the fact that they both involve a young woman choosing to become a governess, they are not at all similar.

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Is anyone else surprised Agnes did not have to supply references or interview in person? Perhaps that was the accepted procedure back then?

Jerilyn That fact made me suspect that these families hadn’t had much luck attaining and retaining an experienced, better qualified governess. Interviews a la…moreThat fact made me suspect that these families hadn’t had much luck attaining and retaining an experienced, better qualified governess. Interviews a la Mary Poppins wouldn’t be normal, but letters of recommendation would.(less)

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i want a pdf of agnes grey questions is ther ?

hale If you google 'Agnes Grey' there's one that's available for download through Google Books.…moreIf you google 'Agnes Grey' there's one that's available for download through Google Books.(less)

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Did anyone else think Agnes Grey felt very familiar? I checked twice to confirm I hadn’t already read this book. The situation of a governess in an impossible family/employer situation; also the mother-daughter starting their own school. What other novels have these in common?

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Who considers this book to be a great tutorial for young teachers even in the Post Modern Era?

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