Barren Ground - Glasgow, Ellen
39,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
20 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

This antiquarian book contains Ellen Glasgow's 1925 novel "Barren Ground". It is the story of a girl named Dorinda Oakley, who lives on a Virginia farm from 1890 to 1920. Her life is suddenly turned upside down however, with the arrival of an unplanned pregnancy. One of Glasgow's finest novels, "Barren Ground" is not to be missed by fans of her powerful work, and would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: 'Biography of Ellen Glasgow', 'Preface', 'Part First ¿ Broomsedge', 'Part Second ¿ Pine', and 'Part Third ¿ Life-Everlasting'. This book was first…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
This antiquarian book contains Ellen Glasgow's 1925 novel "Barren Ground". It is the story of a girl named Dorinda Oakley, who lives on a Virginia farm from 1890 to 1920. Her life is suddenly turned upside down however, with the arrival of an unplanned pregnancy. One of Glasgow's finest novels, "Barren Ground" is not to be missed by fans of her powerful work, and would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: 'Biography of Ellen Glasgow', 'Preface', 'Part First ¿ Broomsedge', 'Part Second ¿ Pine', and 'Part Third ¿ Life-Everlasting'. This book was first published in 1907, and is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Autorenporträt
Ellen Glasgow (1873-1945) was an influential American novelist who chronicled the social and cultural changes in the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Here are some key aspects of her life and work. Glasgow published her first novel, The Descendant, in 1897 under the pseudonym Ellen Glasgow. The novel's exploration of heredity and environment set the tone for her later works. Her novels often dealt with themes such as the decline of the Southern aristocracy, the rise of industrialism, the role of women in society, and the conflicts between tradition and progress. Some of her most significant novels include Virginia (1913), Barren Ground (1925), The Sheltered Life (1932), and in This Our Life (1941), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1942. Ellen Glasgow is regarded as one of the leading Southern writers of her time. Her work has been praised for its insight into the changing Southern society and its strong, independent female characters. Ellen Glasgow died on November 21, 1945, in Richmond, Virginia. Her contributions to American literature have continued to be celebrated, and her novels remain an important part of the canon of Southern literature. Ellen Glasgow's keen observations and nuanced portrayals of Southern life have left a lasting impact on American literature, making her an essential figure in the study of the South's cultural and social evolution.