Apostasy. Currer Bell
APOSTASY BY CURRER BELL: "Apostasy" is a novel by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1859. The story follows the life of a young woman named Pauline Moore, who is raised in a religious household but begins to question her faith after experiencing a series of traumatic events. As she grapples with her beliefs, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with organized religion and eventually leaves her church. The novel explores themes of spirituality, identity, and the struggle for independence in a society that often seeks to suppress women's voices.
By Charlotte Brontë · First published 1859 · Genre: Fiction, Historical fiction, Gothic fiction · 812 words
First lines
This last denial of my faith, Thou, solemn Priest, hast heard; And, though upon my bed of death, I call not back a word. Point not to thy Madonna, Priest, -- Thy sightless saint of stone; She cannot, from this burning breast, Wring one repentant moan.
Thou say'st, that when a sinless child, I duly bent the knee, And prayed to what in marble smiled Cold, lifeless, mute, on me. I did. But listen! Children spring Full soon to riper youth; And, for Love's vow and Wedlock's ring, I sold my early truth.
What this Textopian page supports
Apostasy. Currer Bell is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charlotte Brontë, dated 1859 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charlotte Brontë
- Date: 1859 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical fiction, Gothic fiction, Literature, Romanticism
- Length: 812 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Apostasy. Currer Bell by Charlotte Brontë
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Apostasy. Currer Bell?
- How does this poem by Charlotte Brontë fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Country Sentiment The Boy Out Of Church by Robert Graves
- A Word To The Elect Acton Bell by Charlotte Bronte
- Hope Ellis Bell by Charlotte Bronte
- The Missionary Currer Bell by Charlotte Bronte
- The Other Kind Of Man by G. K. Chesterton
- Duty And Superstition by Charles Kingsley
Genres
- Fiction — Charlotte Brontë is known for her fiction work and 'Apostasy' is likely to be fiction.
- Historical fiction — Brontë's work is often regarded as historical fiction due to the historical time setting it typically takes place in.
- Gothic fiction — Brontë, along with her sisters, is recognized as a writer of classic gothic fiction which frequently features themes such as mystery and melodrama.
- Literature — 'Apostasy' is also classified as literature because of the impactful and timeless nature of Brontë's works.
Tags
religion · faith · identity · society · gender · rebellion · Victorian · literature · philosophy · morality · individualism · spirituality