Ellen Glasgow

Broschiertes Buch

The Ancient Law Book First The New Life

Beschreibung

The Ancient Law" is a novel by Ellen Glasgow, published in 1908. Ellen Glasgow was an American novelist from Virginia, known for her critical and often realistic portrayal of Southern life and culture. "The Ancient Law" explores themes of societal norms, tradition, and the struggle between old and new values in the post-Civil War South. In Book First, the narrative sets the stage by introducing Daniel Ordway's background, his family history, and his professional life. The story delves into his internal conflicts and the external pressures he faces as he tries to balance his adherence to traditional values with the inevitable changes brought about by modernization and the evolving social order. The novel explores the tension between the "ancient law" of tradition and the new social dynamics emerging in the South. Themes of honor, duty, family, and change are woven throughout the narrative, reflecting Glasgow's keen insight into the complexities of Southern society. Ellen Glasgow's writing is known for its rich character development and vivid depiction of the cultural and social milieu of her time. "The Ancient Law" is a poignant exploration of the clash between old and new, offering readers a nuanced perspective on the transformation of Southern life in the early 20th century.

Autor

Ellen Anderson Glasgow was an American novelist who lived from April 22, 1873, to November 21, 1945, was the recipient of the 1942 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her book in This Our Life. She received positive reviews for her 20 novels and short stories. Unlike the romantic escapism that typified Southern literature following Reconstruction, Glasgow, a lifelong Virginian, depicted the evolving South in a realistic way. The young Glasgow, who was born on April 22, 1873, in Richmond, Virginia, was raised differently from other ladies of her aristocratic class than her mother, Anne Jane Gholson (1831-1893), and her husband, Francis Thomas Glasgow. Glasgow had the equivalent of a high school education at home in Richmond due to her bad health, which was later diagnosed as chronic heart illness. Despite this, she studied extensively in European and British literature, social and political theory, and philosophy. Glasgow authored 20 novels, a book of short tales, a book of poetry, and a book of literary criticism during the course of more than 40 years of literary output.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 92
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 128g
• ISBN-13: 9789364283397
• ISBN-10: 9364283392
• Artikelnr.: 71641341