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The Ancient Law
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Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023313797
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Ellen Glasgow's The Ancient Law offers a compelling look at industrial relations and social change in Virginia. Set against the backdrop of evolving rural life, this family saga explores the enduring themes of class conflict.
A work of literary fiction with historical significance, the novel examines the tensions between tradition and progress. The Ancient Law provides valuable insights into the social dynamics of its time. Glasgow masterfully portrays a society grappling with transformation, capturing the complexities of human relationships amidst shifting landscapes. This carefully prepared edition makes a timeless story accessible. It is an essential read for those interested in historical fiction, rural sociology, and the human drama inherent in periods of great social change.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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