Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow was an American novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1942 for her novel In This Our Life. She published 20 novels, as well as short stories, to critical acclaim. A lifelong Virginian, Glasgow portrayed the changing world of the contemporary South in a realistic manner, differing from the idealistic escapism that characterized Southern literature after Reconstruction.
The Builders
In a time of change, a capable nurse steps into a troubled household, facing personal challenges and hinting at even deeper secrets to be found.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Romance of a Plain Man
In early 20th century Richmond, a young boy's simple life is forever changed after being labeled "common," which ignites a burning desire to overcome his station in the world.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Ancient Law
An ex-convict seeks a fresh start in a small town, confronting poverty, prejudice, and the shadows of his past as he fights for redemption.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
One Man in His Time
In a world on the brink of change, a young man's traditional values are tested by a controversial governor and his outspoken daughter, forcing him to confront his place in a new era.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
Virginia
In a post-Civil War Southern town, a spirited young woman grapples with societal expectations and personal desires as she falls for an idealistic aspiring writer.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields
In a shattered South, a man is struggling with the weight of his family's legacy of land and secrets.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Voice of the People
In a town steeped in tradition, a young boy's dream of becoming a judge sets him on a path of challenges, friendships, and a clash with the values of his community.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Battle Ground
Amidst a war-torn backdrop, two children discover childhood innocence comes to an end when cultural practices and beliefs force them to grow up fast.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
Barren Ground
Amidst a desolate landscape of post-war Virginia, a young woman struggles with her emotions and familial duties.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Freeman, and Other Poems
Journey through this collection of early 20th-century poetry and experience vivid reflections on complex life issues and the human spirit's search for truth.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Miller Of Old Church
In a small town filled with gossip and secrets, a young man's return sparks forbidden desires and societal clashes.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Wheel of Life
Amidst wealth and societal expectations, a woman questions her marriage and friendships as she seeks true happiness and fulfillment.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
The Shadowy Third, and Other Stories
A young nurse finds herself caught between a troubled marriage, a grieving wife, and a charming doctor, where love and loss intertwine with haunting visions.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
Life and Gabriella: The Story of a Woman's Courage
In a society that dictates a woman's place, one sister risks everything to defy expectations as she fights for liberation and love.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
Phases of an Inferior Planet
In a bustling 19th-century city, a graceful young opera hopeful grapples with societal pressures and personal dreams in her pursuit of artistic recognition.
By Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow