'Agnes Grey' is a novel by Anne Brontë, a member of arguably one of the most illustrious families in English literature. It was published in 1847. That same year, works by her famous sisters, Charlotte's 'Jane Eyre' and Emily's 'Wuthering Heights,' were also published. Some insightful contemporaries noted the subtle humor and masterful depiction of everyday life in Victorian England and the delicate conveyance of emotions inherent in 'Agnes Grey,' rightfully making its author a classic of world literature. Drawing on her own experiences, Anne Brontë created a story of a young governess's wishes coming true.