Barren Ground by Ellen Glasgow

The novel revolves around the life of a strong-willed woman, Judd Ghent, who returns to her family's rural Virginia farm after her husband's death. She faces numerous challenges, including poverty, isolation, and the decline of the aristocratic way of life. Through her struggles, Judd transforms from a submissive wife into an independent and self-sufficient individual.

By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1925 · Genre: Southern Gothic, Realism, Feminist Literature · 46 chapters

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