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Title: Life and Gabriella: The Story of a Woman's Courage

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Life and Gabriella: The Story of a Woman's Courage" by Ellen Glasgow is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Gabriella, a strong and determined young woman, as she navigates the complexities of familial obligations and personal desires in a society that often confines women's roles. The opening chapters set the stage for the familial struggles involving Gabriella's sister Jane, who is trapped in a failing marriage, and their mother, Mrs. Carr, emphasizing themes of sacrifice, duty, and the quest for independence. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the Carr family dynamics, highlighting the tension between Gabriella's progressive views and Jane's passive acceptance of her troubled marriage to Charley. Jane's struggles are further complicated by Mrs. Carr's insistence on societal norms and appearances. As Jane grapples with her troubled marriage, Gabriella vows to help her sister find a way out of her predicament, showcasing her courage and willingness to take on the burden of responsibility for Jane's children. This emotional struggle sets the tone for Gabriella's journey towards self-discovery and independence, marking her determination to break free from societal constraints and familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945

EBook No.: 14571

Published: Jan 3, 2005

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Virginia -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Life and Gabriella: The Story of a Woman's Courage

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Life and Gabriella: The Story of a Woman's Courage" by Ellen Glasgow is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Gabriella, a strong and determined young woman, as she navigates the complexities of familial obligations and personal desires in a society that often confines women's roles. The opening chapters set the stage for the familial struggles involving Gabriella's sister Jane, who is trapped in a failing marriage, and their mother, Mrs. Carr, emphasizing themes of sacrifice, duty, and the quest for independence. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the Carr family dynamics, highlighting the tension between Gabriella's progressive views and Jane's passive acceptance of her troubled marriage to Charley. Jane's struggles are further complicated by Mrs. Carr's insistence on societal norms and appearances. As Jane grapples with her troubled marriage, Gabriella vows to help her sister find a way out of her predicament, showcasing her courage and willingness to take on the burden of responsibility for Jane's children. This emotional struggle sets the tone for Gabriella's journey towards self-discovery and independence, marking her determination to break free from societal constraints and familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945

EBook No.: 14571

Published: Jan 3, 2005

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Virginia -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.