Written in secret and published anonymously in 1897, The Descendant is the story of an independent heroine who seeks passion rather than marriage. Ellen Glasgow’s first novel, the book received mixed reviews, with praise for its insight and dramatic power and criticism that included charges of unwholesomeness and inconsistent characterization.
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Ellen Glasgow (1873–1945) was a novelist, poet, and short story writer. Coming from a prominent Virginia family, she was a pillar of Richmond society. Despite this, she continued to publish unconventional fiction, with feminist and progressive themes. She was awarded the 1942 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her last novel, This Is Our Life.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 286 ● ISBN 9781411447820 ● File size 0.3 MB ● Age 99-17 years ● Publisher Barnes & Noble ● Published 2011 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 8513733 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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