This elegant gift edition presents Charlotte Brontë's first novel, The Professor, featuring striking cover embossing and gilded page edges. With sharp observations on gender, class and identity, The Professor centres on the reserved William Crimsworth who rejects his privilege and embarks on a journey to Belgium to become a teacher. Amid cultural contrasts and personal trials, he discovers love and self-worth in unexpected places. This elegant pocket hardback edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of Brontë's signature on the title page, gold gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.