Villette

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Set against the backdrop of a fictional French-speaking town, the story follows Lucy Snowe as she navigates life after a family tragedy. Emigrating to Villette, she takes a teaching position at an all-girls school, leading to a journey filled with adventure and romance. This novel, Charlotte Brontë's third, draws from her own experiences and showcases her literary prowess. The edition also includes a biography by G. K. Chesterton and an essay by Virginia Woolf, enriching the reader's understanding of the Brontë legacy.