The Master Hand by Ellen Glasgow
The novel revolves around the life of Martin Rutledge, a wealthy and influential tobacco merchant in Virginia, who seeks to dominate his family and community through his iron will and business acumen. His tyrannical behavior is opposed by his daughter, Margaret, who resists her father's attempts to control her life and desires. The conflict between Martin and Margaret serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of patriarchal authority, personal freedom, and the decline of the aristocratic class in post-Civil War Virginia.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1922 · Genre: Poetry, Art, Philosophical