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British novelist and poet

Lived
1820–1849
Country
United Kingdom
Books
4
Also writes as
Acton Bell

Anne Brontë published 2 novels and 2 poetry collections, beginning with Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell (1846). The best-known is The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Agnes Grey (1847)

    192 pages★ 4.1 (15 ratings)

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  2. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848)

    432 pages★ 3.8 (17 ratings)Adapted for TV

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Poetry in order

  1. Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell (1846), with Emily Brontë and Charlotte Brontë

    174 pages★ 4.0 (5 ratings)

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  2. Poems of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë (1893)

    254 pages

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About Anne Brontë

Anne Brontë was an English novelist and poet. A member of the Brontë literary family, she was the younger sister of Charlotte, Emily, and Branwell. Anne is known for her 1847 novel Agnes Grey and for her 1848 novel The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which is considered to be one of the first feminist novels.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Anne Brontë FAQ

How many books has Anne Brontë written?
Anne Brontë published 2 novels and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Anne Brontë's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
What is Anne Brontë's last book?
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848).
What is Anne Brontë's most famous book?
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848) is Anne Brontë's most widely read book.
Does Anne Brontë write under a pen name?
Yes: Anne Brontë has also published as Acton Bell.
Which Anne Brontë books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (TV).
Can I read Anne Brontë's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Anne Brontë are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.