Project Gutenberg 1997-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 638 Brontë, Charlotte 1816 1855 Bell, Currer Bronte, Charlotte Charlotte Brontë The Professor Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Professor_(novel) An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger "The Professor" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and struggles of its main character, William Crimsworth, as he navigates societal expectations, family ties, and the pursuit of his own aspirations in a world of commerce and industrialization. The opening of "The Professor" introduces us to William Crimsworth, who reflects on his past and the circumstances that led him to reject the offers of his aristocratic uncles, choosing instead a life in trade. His dissatisfaction with his life is palpable as he recounts his experiences at Eton and his decision to work as a clerk for his brother Edward, a mill-owner. Through a letter to an old schoolmate, William reveals his disdain for the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. He is determined to make his own way, yet he is conflicted between his ambitions and the harsh realities of his current life. As the story unfolds, we see him grappling with his identity and the desire for a more fulfilling existence amidst the industrial backdrop of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Love stories Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Women teachers -- Fiction British -- Belgium -- Fiction Brussels (Belgium) -- Fiction Belgium -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 620120 2025-07-01T08:05:36.697990 text/html 595507 2023-12-30T09:14:37 text/html 321535 2025-07-01T08:05:45.063971 application/epub+zip 321335 2025-07-01T08:05:38.721965 application/epub+zip 321335 2025-07-01T08:05:37.545967 application/epub+zip 491723 2025-07-01T08:05:49.747875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 456957 2025-07-01T08:05:44.303959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422323 2022-09-01T09:18:22.650895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536652 2025-07-01T08:05:35.966957 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 516956 2023-12-30T09:20:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17795 2025-07-01T08:05:49.872953 application/rdf+xml 9746 2025-07-01T08:05:38.038942 image/jpeg 2860 2025-07-01T08:05:37.790002 image/jpeg 279879 2025-07-01T08:05:36.742988 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia