The Professor And Poems (1857)

The Professor and Poems is a collection of works by the renowned English author Charlotte Bronte, originally published in 1857. The book includes two distinct parts: a novella titled The Professor and a collection of Bronte's poetry.The Professor tells the story of William Crimsworth, a young man who leaves England to teach at a boys' school in Brussels. There, he falls in love with a fellow teacher named Frances Henri, but their relationship is threatened by their differing social status and the disapproval of Frances's family. The novella explores themes of class, gender, and the challenges of love and relationships.The second part of the book features a selection of Bronte's poetry, which showcases her talent as a writer of verse. The poems cover a range of topics, from love and nature to grief and loss, and reveal Bronte's deep emotional sensitivity and poetic skill.Overall, The Professor and Poems is a fascinating and engaging work that showcases the breadth of Bronte's literary talents. The novella and poetry combine to create a rich and complex portrait of a talented writer and her unique perspective on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.