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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

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  • 352 pages
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Set in the 19th century, this novel explores themes of gender roles and societal expectations through the story of a mysterious woman who takes up residence at Wildfell Hall. As she reveals her troubled past and the challenges of her marriage, the narrative confronts issues of alcoholism and women's rights, making it a groundbreaking work for its time. Its initial success was met with controversy, leading to a ban on its re-publication for several years, highlighting the novel's provocative nature and the impact it had on literature.

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Language
English
Released
2024
Pages
352
ISBN13
9798888307571
Series
First published
1848
Original title
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
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Set in the 19th century, this novel explores themes of gender roles and societal expectations through the story of a mysterious woman who takes up residence at Wildfell Hall. As she reveals her troubled past and the challenges of her marriage, the narrative confronts issues of alcoholism and women's rights, making it a groundbreaking work for its time. Its initial success was met with controversy, leading to a ban on its re-publication for several years, highlighting the novel's provocative nature and the impact it had on literature.