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Classics · MelancholicA shy teacher in a Belgian school
Villette
See it on Amazon1853Demanding readSlow pace
What it is about
Lucy Snowe takes a teaching post in a girls’ school in Belgium. Brontë’s 1853 novel is a story of loneliness and strength.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a melancholic mood and an unhurried pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Teaching · Loneliness · Belgium
About the author
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