One Man in His Time

"One Man in His Time" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a story set in the early 1900s, about Stephen Culpeper’s journey as he confronts shifting social and political norms in Virginia and the ascent of Gideon Vetch, a governor whose unconventional rise sparks controversy. The novel examines tradition, democracy, and self-discovery during a period of social change. Stephen begins as a thoughtful character, lamenting the decline of the old world amidst emerging modernity, directing his resentment towards Gideon Vetch, who represents a threat to established values, but an encounter with Vetch's daughter, Patty, challenges his beliefs, foreshadowing an internal battle amidst a transforming society.