Lucy Powrie was 15 when she read Agnes Grey. Ten years on she is chair of the Brontë Parsonage MuseumLucy Powrie was 15 years old when she first read Anne Brontë’s 1847 novel Agnes Grey and instantly, intensely, fell in love. “There was just this moment of, I suppose, feeling like I’d come home. I’d found something that was just better than anything I had ever found in my life.”Already a wildly enthusiastic reader, she had been blogging about books since the age of 12, and hosting a book review channel on YouTube since she was 13. Discovering Anne Brontë, followed immediately by her older sisters Emily and Charlotte, opened the door to a new world: “They were everything that I didn’t realise was out there.” Continue reading...
This article is about Lucy Powrie, a literature advocate and Brontë Society member whose passion for the Brontë sisters, sparked in her teenage years, led her to a career dedicated to keeping their legacy alive and relevant. The main idea is that encountering the Brontë sisters' works at a young age ignited Powrie's love for literature and inspired her to actively engage with their legacy, ultimately shaping her career path. She recognizes the enduring relatability of their stories and leverages her platform to connect with younger generations through various media, ensuring the Brontës continue to resonate with modern audiences.
