The Descendant

The Descendant is a historical fiction novel written by Ellen Glasgow. The story is set in Virginia during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Dorinda Oakley. Dorinda is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, but she is not content with her privileged life. She longs for something more meaningful and fulfilling.As Dorinda grows older, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with the society she was born into. She witnesses the injustices and inequalities that exist in the world around her, and she becomes determined to make a difference. She becomes involved in the suffrage movement and begins to fight for women's rights.Along the way, Dorinda falls in love with a man named John Flint. John is a journalist who shares Dorinda's passion for social justice. Together, they work to expose corruption and bring about change in their community.The Descendant is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, feminism, and the struggle for equality. Through the character of Dorinda, Glasgow offers a poignant commentary on the state of society during a time of great change and upheaval. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the fight for social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.