Whispering Leaves by Ellen Glasgow
The novel explores the lives of two families, the Fletchers and the Dandridges, in a small Virginia town during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex relationships between the characters, particularly the women, and their struggles with social class, family obligations, and personal desires.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1942 · Genre: Southern Gothic, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 13,460 words
First lines
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It was fifteen years ago to-day; yet I can still see that road stretching through vine-like shadows into the spring landscape.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ellen Glasgow
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Southern Gothic, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 13,460 words
- Structure: 1 section, 241 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Southern Gothic — Explores decay, grotesque themes, and social issues in the Southern United States.
- Literary Fiction — Focuses on character development, complex themes, and stylistic writing.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with attention to historical detail.
- Drama — Centers on emotional and relational conflicts among characters.
Tags
Romance · Historical Fiction · Family Saga · Southern Gothic · Tragic Love Story · Social Class · Wealth and Poverty · Rural Life · Small Town · Virginia Setting · Early 20th Century · American Literature