The Professor Illustrated

By: Bront?, Charlotte

The Professor, A Tale. was the first novel by Charlotte Bront . It was written before Jane Eyre, but was rejected by many publishing houses.The novel is the story of a young man, William Crimsworth, and is a first-person narrative from his perspective. It describes his maturation, his career as a teacher in Brussels, and his personal relationships.The story starts with a letter William has sent to his friend Charles, detailing his rejection of his uncle's proposal that he become a clergyman, as well as his first meeting with his rich brother Edward. Seeking work as a tradesman, William is offered the position of a clerk by Edward. However, Edward is jealous of William's education and intelligence, and treats him terribly. Through the actions of the sympathetic Mr Hunsden, William is relieved of his post, but starts a new job at a boys' boarding school in Belgium.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08NR9R1W9
• ISBN13: 9798567736487
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"