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The turn of the twentieth century marked a period of tumultuous change in the U.S. South. Long oppressed by a socioeconomic caste system, rural Southerners began to make political plays that afforded them greater power and influence. In her gripping novel The Voice of the People, Virginia-born writer Ellen Glasgow documents this transition in realistic detail.
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Reproduction of the original: The Wheel of Life by Ellen Glasgow
Reproduction of the original: One Man in His Time by Ellen Glasgow
"[...]the head of a very old man, with pale silken hair that was almost white in the sunshine, and his eyes, as expressionless as marbles, stared over the pot of hyacinths at a sparrow perched against the deep blue sky on the red brick wall of the opposite house. From beneath his starched little skirt his feet, in pink crocheted shoes, protruded with a forlorn and helpless air as if they hardly belonged to him. "Oh, my poor child, what are we going to do?" asked Mrs. Carr in a resigned voice as she returned to her hemming. "There's nothing to do, mother," answered Jane, without lifting her eyes from the baby's head, without moving an inch out of the position she [...]".
Discover the evocative and introspective world of Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow’s The Wheel of Life, a novel that explores the complexities of personal growth, societal expectations, and the passage of time. Follow the journey of its characters as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their lives in a richly detailed setting. As Glasgow’s narrative unfolds, you’ll delve into the lives of characters whose experiences reflect the broader themes of change, resilience, and self-discovery. The novel offers a profound examination of the impact of life’s cycles on personal and social dynamics.But here’s a question to consider: How do the cycles of life and the personal transformat...
He asked particularly for the nurse who was with Miss Hudson last week when he operated. I think he didn’t even remember that you had a name. When I asked if he meant Miss Randolph, he repeated that he wanted the nurse who had been with Miss Hudson. She was small, he said, and cheerful-looking. This, of course, might apply to one or two of the others, but none of these was with Miss Hudson...FROM THE BOOKS.
This collection of poems explores themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Glasgow's elegant and lyrical style captures the emotional depth of her subjects, and her work has been praised for its intelligence, sensitivity, and beauty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Dive into a richly detailed historical romance that provides a fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century life in the American South, with a sweeping perspective that considers the challenges facing the working classes, the landed gentry, and everyone in between. An engrossing read for anyone who likes to learn from their romance fiction reads!
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Miller Of Old Church" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.