The Voice of the People

Name: The Voice of the People
Author: Ellen Glasgow

The novel explores the struggle for social justice and women's rights in a small Virginia town during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of characters who are fighting against the corrupt and oppressive systems that have held them back for generations. Through their struggles, the novel sheds light on issues such as poverty, inequality, and the limited opportunities available to women at the time.

By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1900 · Genre: Southern Literature, Political Fiction, Realism · 38 chapters · 133,244 words

First lines

The last day of Circuit Court was over at Kingsborough.

The jury had vanished from the semicircle of straight-backed chairs in the old court-house, the clerk had laid aside his pen along with his air of listless attention, and the judge was making his way through the straggling spectators to the sunken stone steps of the platform outside. As the crowd in the doorway parted slightly, a breeze passed into the room, scattering the odours of bad tobacco and farm-stained clothing. The sound of a cow-bell came through one of the small windows, from the green beyond, where a red-and-white cow was browsing among the buttercups.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Ellen Glasgow
Date: 1900 CE
Language: English
Genres: Southern Literature, Political Fiction, Realism, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary
Length: 133,244 words
Structure: 38 chapters, 2,855 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Southern Literature — The novel is set in the American South and explores themes and social issues pertinent to that region.
Political Fiction — The plot revolves around political ambitions and the dynamics of power.
Realism — The writing style and narrative focus on realistic depictions of characters and society.
Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical context, reflecting the period's social and political climate.