The Professor

Set in the backdrop of an all-girls school in Brussels, the story centers on William Crimsworth, a young teacher navigating love and ambition. His initial infatuation with the headmistress falters after a disheartening revelation, leading him to develop feelings for a fellow teacher. This complex romantic entanglement unfolds against Charlotte Brontë's rich narrative style. The novel, first published in 1857, is accompanied by a biography of the author and essays by Virginia Woolf, celebrating Brontë's enduring legacy in English literature.