Anne Brontë

Anne Brontë (born January 17, 1820, Yorkshire – died May 28, 1849) was an English novelist and poet, the youngest of the literary Brontë sisters. Her novels Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall offered realistic portrayals of women's roles, marriage, and personal autonomy. With clear, moral-driven prose, Anne’s works are considered early examples of feminist literature in the 19th century. Like her sisters, she initially published under the male pseudonym “Acton Bell” to avoid gender bias in the literary world. Though her life was brief, Anne’s quiet yet resilient voice produced works that remain significant in social critique and women’s writing.