The Battle Ground by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
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| Author | Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945 |
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| Title | The Battle Ground |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Battle Ground" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American South, it explores themes of family, social class, and the complexities of growing up in a world shaped by the legacies of slavery and the Civil War. The narrative likely revolves around the lives of young characters, including Betty and Dan, whose interactions reveal their struggles, friendships, and conflicts as they navigate their childhood and the expectations of society. The opening of "The Battle Ground" introduces us to a summer afternoon, where a group of children plays and engages in innocent banter surrounding local lore and their relationships with both each other and the adult world. The dialogue captures the carefree yet competitive spirit of childhood, establishing Betty, a spirited girl, and Champe, a boy who maintains a sense of superiority. The idyllic rural setting contrasts with hints of the darker realities of the time, as the children witness the sale of enslaved individuals, represented by the wagon filled with Mr. Willis's servants. The interaction between Betty and Aunt Ailsey showcases the children's innocence while also bringing to light the cultural practices and beliefs of the time, particularly surrounding magic and conjuring. This nuanced beginning sets the stage for deeper explorations of race, class, and the transition from childhood into the complexities of adult societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Southern States -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6872 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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