The Professor by Charlotte Brontë

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Author Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855
Title The Professor
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Professor_(novel)
Note Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary "The Professor" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and struggles of its main character, William Crimsworth, as he navigates societal expectations, family ties, and the pursuit of his own aspirations in a world of commerce and industrialization. The opening of "The Professor" introduces us to William Crimsworth, who reflects on his past and the circumstances that led him to reject the offers of his aristocratic uncles, choosing instead a life in trade. His dissatisfaction with his life is palpable as he recounts his experiences at Eton and his decision to work as a clerk for his brother Edward, a mill-owner. Through a letter to an old schoolmate, William reveals his disdain for the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. He is determined to make his own way, yet he is conflicted between his ambitions and the harsh realities of his current life. As the story unfolds, we see him grappling with his identity and the desire for a more fulfilling existence amidst the industrial backdrop of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Women teachers -- Fiction
Subject British -- Belgium -- Fiction
Subject Brussels (Belgium) -- Fiction
Subject Belgium -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1028
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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