The Professor

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Sprache - Englisch

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After refusing his uncle's proposals to become clergyman, young William Crimsworth seeks work as a tradesman and becomes a clerk to his rich brother Edward. Edward, being jealous of William's education and intelligence, treats him terribly, so William leaves the position and gains a new job at an all-boys boarding school in Belgium. Soon, William's merits as a professor reach the ears of the headmistress of the neighboring girls school. Mlle. Reuter offers him a position at her school, which he accepts. Initially captivated by Mlle. Reuter, William begins to entertain ideas of falling in love with her._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_


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Charlotte Brontë, born on April 21, 1816, in Thornton, West Yorkshire, England, was a towering figure in Victorian literature, renowned for her intricate characterizations and bold narrative style. Brontë emerged from a literary family; she was the third of six siblings, among whom were her sisters Emily and Anne, also distinguished novelists. Educated initially at home, she later attended the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge, whose harsh regime was to become immortalized in her novels. Brontë gained recognition with the publication of 'Jane Eyre' (1847), lauded for its intense emotional realism and exploration of the female psyche. While less known, 'The Professor' (1857), written before 'Jane Eyre' but published posthumously, provides insight into Brontë's evolving literary craft; it is a work that echoes her own experiences and challenges traditional Victorian conventions. Her writing, characterized by psychological depth and moral nuance, laid bare the complexities of human relationships and societal constraints. Brontë's legacy endures in the pantheon of English literature; she not only subverted the typical narratives of her time but also imparted to her characters, particularly her women, a sense of agency and self-respect. Charlotte's exploration of class, sexuality, and women's independence within the stringent norms of her era presented narratives that were both provocative and insightful, securing her acclaim as a visionary artist far ahead of her time. Charlotte Brontë died on March 31, 1855, leaving behind a canon of work that continues to captivate readers worldwide.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 243 Seiten

Größe: 359,6 KB

ISBN: 8596547004486

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