The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," written by Anne Brontë and published in 1848, is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of female autonomy, addiction, and social morality. The story follows Helen Graham, a mysterious woman who moves into the dilapidated Wildfell Hall with her young son, challenging the societal norms of her time. As her past unfolds, revealing her abusive marriage and struggle for independence, the novel raises questions about the roles of women and the consequences of alcoholism. It was controversial for its candid portrayal of women's rights and moral issues, making it an early feminist work.