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Barren Ground
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023471947
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow's Barren Ground offers a compelling portrait of rural life in the Virginia Piedmont. A powerful work of Southern literature, the novel explores the challenges and resilience of women in a changing agricultural landscape. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century farm life, the story delves into themes of perseverance and self-reliance. Glasgow's meticulous attention to historical detail brings the era to life, capturing the spirit of a community shaped by its connection to the land. Barren Ground is a timeless exploration of the human spirit, resonating with readers through its vivid characters and evocative depiction of place. A classic of women's fiction, it provides a moving and insightful look into a bygone era.
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