The Voice of the People by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
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"The Voice of the People" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the small, insular town of Kingsborough, the story delves into the lives of its characters, highlighting local customs, dynamics, and the aspirations of youth against a backdrop of tradition and change. The novel's opening portions introduce us to several key characters, including the affable Judge, who embodies both authority and a
nostalgic connection to the past, an eager young boy named Nicholas Burr, who dreams of becoming a judge, and a lively group of townsfolk engaged in everyday conversations about farming and personal struggles. The beginning of the narrative captures a moment in Kingsborough as the circuit court session concludes, offering a lively depiction of local life. We meet the Judge, who greets the townspeople with warmth and camaraderie while navigating the complexities of societal roles. Young Nicholas, amid the adults’ banter, expresses his desire for a different life, yearning for knowledge and a future beyond farming, symbolized by his aspiration to become a judge. His interactions with the Judge spark an unorthodox friendship that foreshadows the struggles he will face in seeking education and acceptance in a world that is resistant to change. The vivid descriptions and character dialogues establish a deep sense of place and character that promises a rich exploration of personal ambition and community values within the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Voice of the People |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Ed Casulli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Virginia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16505 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16505-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 658 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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