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Brontë, Charlotte
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1855
Bell, Currer
Bronte, Charlotte
Charlotte Brontë
Villette
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"Villette" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers around Lucy Snowe, a young woman who travels to the fictional town of Villette to start her life anew. Set against a backdrop of themes such as isolation, love, and self-discovery, Lucy's journey takes her to a boarding school where she encounters both friendship and conflict as she navigates her feelings for various characters, including the enigmatic Paulina Home. The opening of "Villette" introduces us to Lucy Snowe's childhood visits to her godmother’s house in Bretton, where she feels a sense of belonging among its inhabitants, particularly Mrs. Bretton and her son, Graham. However, Lucy's peace is disrupted by the arrival of a new child, Paulina, who has lost her mother and struggles with her grief. As Paulina adjusts to her new environment, the narrative hints at complex emotional dynamics that will unfold as Lucy tries to forge her identity in a foreign land, setting the stage for a rich exploration of relationships and personal growth throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Women teachers -- Fiction
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