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Anne Brontë (1820-1849) authored two significant novels in English literature: *Agnes Grey* (1847) and *The Tenant of Wildfell Hall* (1848). Born on January 17, 1820, in Thornton, Yorkshire, she was the youngest of the Brontë siblings. Her writing often explored themes of women's independence and social criticism. more Anne Brontë (1820-1849) authored two significant novels in English literature: *Agnes Grey* (1847) and *The Tenant of Wildfell Hall* (1848). Born on January 17, 1820, in Thornton, Yorkshire, she was the youngest of the Brontë siblings. Her writing often explored themes of women's independence and social criticism. *Agnes Grey*, based on her experiences as a governess, offers a stark portrayal of the challenges faced by women in that profession. *The Tenant of Wildfell Hall* is notable for its bold depiction of alcoholism and women's rights, a subject revolutionary for its time. Anne Brontë's literary contributions are distinguished by their realism and moral fortitude. She died on May 28, 1849, in Scarborough. less

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