tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post7976323596375210426..comments2023-11-23T09:51:07.448-05:00Comments on A Literary Odyssey: Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte.Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-80142968573107105632012-08-07T06:18:44.764-04:002012-08-07T06:18:44.764-04:00Hi, We read this at the Bronte Parsonage Museum, a...Hi, We read this at the Bronte Parsonage Museum, and wondered whether you'd care to follow us on Twitter (@BronteParsonage) for lots and lots of Bronte-linked news and events?Bronte Parsonage Museumhttp://www.bronte.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-22030617610822565712012-07-31T15:20:12.522-04:002012-07-31T15:20:12.522-04:00I can't wait to get my hands on this book. It&...I can't wait to get my hands on this book. It's been on my to-read list for years, and let me tell you, this post hasn't made me any less impatient. You make some very interesting points in there. I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions on The Tenant of Wildfell Hall as well.<br />As for the Brontë sisters- Writing-wise, all three sisters were extraordinarily talented and I've enjoyed every single book of theirs I read immensely. But as far as their personalities go- I like Anne the best- I'm not the biggest fan of Charlotte and I agree that Emily was very introverted and dreamy. I admire Anne's determination, temper and will; how she would take whatever life threw at her and make it shine. She was easily one of the strongest historical figures I've ever read about, and I find her absolutely fascinating.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456284399025708010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-18359020427640975142012-07-30T13:33:51.084-04:002012-07-30T13:33:51.084-04:00I'm definitely a Charlotte girl, but I love th...I'm definitely a Charlotte girl, but I love the differences between all the sisters. This is the only Anne book I've read, but I enjoyed it too. I really want to read Tenant next.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-88443314027958423582012-07-28T17:28:27.969-04:002012-07-28T17:28:27.969-04:00haven't read either of Anne's, but am wond...haven't read either of Anne's, but am wondering if i've been Charlotte and Emily at different times of my life?.. circumstances that call for responses in kind or a maturing that resources what's needed in my character...Faith Hope and Cherryteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170392449995588653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-22741719351848934452012-07-28T13:07:34.987-04:002012-07-28T13:07:34.987-04:00I keep reading so many good things about Anne'...I keep reading so many good things about Anne's novels--I really need to read them! The exploration of the life of governesses in this time period sounds really interesting to me. One of these days...amanda @ simplerpastimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127945915013121105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-76287615257841835392012-07-28T09:22:15.987-04:002012-07-28T09:22:15.987-04:00I would definitely say that I'm very much like...I would definitely say that I'm very much like Anne. I adore her because, in ways, she reminds me of Thoreau. And her writing style, particularly in The Tenant, reminds me of Austen. <br /><br />I love the disjointed feel of Agnes Grey. I don't know why! It's almost like I could see her confidence build through the writing. That said, Tenant is a much, much smoother read. And it is definitely an example of "taking a chance." I hope you'll love it when you read it! :)<br /><br />Also, I love your thoughts on the comparison of Rosalie and Agnes. :)*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-10960688532038089852012-07-28T08:08:38.913-04:002012-07-28T08:08:38.913-04:00I haven't read anything by Anne yet, but this ...I haven't read anything by Anne yet, but this review makes her sound worth reading too. If Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights are among my favourite books, I'm sure any of Anne's works will soon join that list.Elenahttp://booksandreviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-12528572588804113332012-07-28T08:05:50.765-04:002012-07-28T08:05:50.765-04:00My favourite Bronte is indeed Anne, but more so in...My favourite Bronte is indeed Anne, but more so in the Tenant. You are right in saying that they managed to experience so much, living all the while such constrained lives... Like you, I realy liked Agnes for the portrayal of society vs. The governesses, a profession so essential, but also so mistreated. I'm sure you will like the Tenant all the more!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16118488336055805591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-91787326852888957422012-07-28T07:18:06.172-04:002012-07-28T07:18:06.172-04:00Charlotte is my 'favourite' Bronte too, I ...Charlotte is my 'favourite' Bronte too, I think she writes emotion in a way that neither of her sisters can. Villette is my favourite Bronte book.<br /><br />I'm a teacher too, and like you that gave me enjoyment as I read Agnes Grey. I especially enjoyed all the little mistakes she made at the start of her first job, because I made them all too!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.com