Villette
by Charlotte Brontë, A.S. Byatt, Μαρία Λαϊνά, Ignes Sodre
Villette by Charlotte Brontë, A.S. Byatt, Μαρία Λαϊνά, Ignes Sodre holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 41.8K reader ratings. First published in 1853. The book spans 573 pages.
About Villette
With her final novel, Villette, Charlotte Brontë reached the height of her artistic power. First published in 1853, Villette is Brontë's most accomplished and deeply felt work, eclipsing even Jane Eyre in critical acclaim. Her narrator, the autobiographical Lucy Snowe, flees England and a tragic past to become an instructor in a French boarding school in the town of Villette. There she unexpectedly confronts her feelings of love and longing as she witnesses the fitful romance between Dr. John, a handsome young Englishman, and Ginerva Fanshawe, a beautiful coquette. The first pain brings others, and with them comes the heartache Lucy has tried so long to escape. Yet in spite of adversity and disappointment, Lucy Snowe survives to recount the unstinting vision of a turbulent life's journey - a journey that is one of the most insightful fictional studies of a woman's consciousness in English literature.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charlotte Brontë, A.S. Byatt, Μαρία Λαϊνά, Ignes Sodre |
| Published | 1853 |
| Pages | 573 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 41,793 |
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What genre is Villette?
Villette is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Villette worth reading?
Based on 41.8K reader ratings, Villette has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Villette?
Villette has 573 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Villette?
Villette was written by Charlotte Brontë, A.S. Byatt, Μαρία Λαϊνά, Ignes Sodre. It was first published in 1853.
What is the ISBN for Villette?
The ISBN-13 for Villette is 9780375758510.0.
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