S2:E3 | Anne Brontë: The Forgotten Sister

Le Salon Literary Discussions

Hear how Anne Brontë, the youngest child in the family, has been cast as the lesser-known talent in popular culture (although undeservedly so!). In August we’re bringing Anne into the light by reading and talking about her novel Agnes Grey. Click here to sign up for the discussion and don’t forget to use code podcastlove to get 20% off your ticket.

[6:43] “Unfortunately, this would turn out disastrous as both siblings would return home in 1845 when her brother had been dismissed for ‘making love to his employer’s wife.’”

[15:16] “In the preface to the second edition, Anne responded by arguing that women could write as boldly as men.”

[17:24] “It isn’t clear if she hoped the sea air would provide some relief from her ailments or if she foresaw her death and hoped to visit a happy place one last time.”

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Graduate by Charles Webb
• Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Action Bell
• Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë
• Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
• Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
• The Professor by Charlotte Brontë
• The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë

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• Sign up to participate in the virtual discussion on Anne’s Agnes Grey. It's better than a book club.
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