The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (novel)

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" is a novel by Anne Brontë, published in 1848. It tells the story of Helen Graham, a mysterious widow who moves into Wildfell Hall, challenging societal norms of her time. Through her diary, readers learn of her turbulent marriage to an alcoholic husband, which leads her to seek independence for the sake of her son. The novel explores themes of gender roles, marriage, and moral integrity, making it one of the early feminist works in literature. It received mixed reviews initially but is now recognized for its progressive views and strong character development.