Author Description

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848) is the second and brilliant final novel by Anne Brontë andwas an instant success upon its publication. It tells the story of Helen Graham, a mysterious young widow, who arrives at Wildfell Hall with her young son. Unknown to the gossiping villagers, Helen has fled a volatile and abusive marriage to protect her son and become a self-sufficient artist. Contravening 19th-century social conventions, Helen faces discrimination and scrutiny as she works to begin her life anew. The honest depiction of marital discord and a women's ambition for a profession and self-reliance was shocking when it was first published. Critics and scholars have hailed it as the most controversial and progressive of all the Bronte novels and is generally considered the first feminist novel ever written. Beautifully crafted with themes of gender discrimination and sexism throughout, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is Brontë's finest work and a true classic in English Literature. Why Vikings Classics Editions are Unique: Complete, Unabridged Editions with Original Volumes Historical Annotation and Biography of the Author by Charlotte Davis Analytical Discussion Questions Spelling and grammar are carefully edited and considered to preserve the original manuscript and provide a seamless reading experience. Beautiful, hand-designed cover for ebooks, paperback, and hardcovers. Makes an excellent gift for students, teens, and adults.