The Professor by Charlotte Bronte (Wordsworth Classics)

“The Professor” is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë, the renowned English author. It was her first novel, written before her more famous works like “Jane Eyre” and “Villette.” The novel was written in 1845-1846 but was not published until after Brontë’s death in 1857.

“The Professor” tells the story of William Crimsworth, a young Englishman who becomes a professor at an all-boys school in Belgium. The novel follows his experiences as he navigates the challenges of teaching, encounters with fellow staff members, and his complex relationships with the female characters in the story.

While “The Professor” was not as well-received during Brontë’s time as her later works, it still showcases her skill in exploring themes of love, independence, and social class. The novel provides insights into Brontë’s early writing style and serves as a precursor to her later success as a prominent Victorian novelist.