Barren Ground by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow

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Author Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945
Title Barren Ground
Note Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary "Barren Ground" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Dorinda Oakley, a young girl living in the impoverished agricultural backdrop of Virginia, where she grapples with the desolation of the land and her own emotional yearnings. The narrative explores themes of love, aspiration, and the harsh realities of rural life, filtered through Dorinda's perspective as she navigates familial responsibilities and personal desires against the backdrop of a struggling community. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dorinda Oakley, who stands at the window of Pedlar's store, captivated by the falling snow and the stark landscape outside. The setting reflects the impoverished conditions of post-war Virginia, where the land, devastated and barren, embodies the characters' struggles. As Dorinda daydreams about the possibility of a different life, she recalls a recent encounter with Jason Greylock, the son of a local doctor, which has stirred feelings of romance and longing within her. The chapter sets the stage for an exploration of her inner conflicts and the external constraints of her environment, as she balances duty to her family with her yearning for love and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Pastoral fiction
Subject Country life -- Fiction
Subject Virginia -- Fiction
Subject Piedmont (U.S. : Region) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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