Historical Fiction
A young man, William Crimsworth, escapes oppression to teach in Brussels, exploring ambition and romance in Charlotte Brontë's first novel.
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A young man, William Crimsworth, escapes oppression to teach in Brussels, exploring ambition and romance in Charlotte Brontë's first novel.
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As it was, Bronte kept the sentimental, romantic heart of the book. Since we could not take the characters entirely lightly, we had to take them somewhat seriously, which resulted in a story of dumb, somewhat dull characters living out a standard romance plot. ... This is Charlotte Bronte's first novel. She chose to write in a male voice with his concerns for a livelihood, his freedom to choose a vocation, authority to insist on compensation, and his refusal to accept and believe disrespect
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to romantic attraction; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief mentions of possible homoeroticism; not central to the story.
Religious content
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Moderate anti-Catholic sentiment; religion as a recurring theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social commentary on class, national identity, and work.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor depiction of oppressive family dynamics and social restraint.
Other
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