Glasgow is also simply a very fine writer. Thanks, Sara, for reminding us of the work of one of Virginia's most significant literary figures. --Jurretta Heckscher On Apr 23, 2008, at 9:42 AM, Bearss, Sara (LVA) wrote: > When mapping out your summer reading, consider Ellen Glasgow. Strictly > speaking she didn't write historical fiction, but Glasgow managed to > capture life in Virginia from the 1860s to the 1940s. Although many of > her novels are set in Richmond (which she fictionalized as > Queensborough), some are set in the Valley and Petersburg. My own > particular favorites are The Builders, Sheltered Life, and Virginia. > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > Sara B. Bearss > [log in to unmask] (please note new e-mail) > Senior Editor, Dictionary of Virginia Biography > The Library of Virginia > 800 E. Broad Street > Richmond, VA 23221-8000 > > Friends don't let friends split infinitives. > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > > ______________________________________ > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the > instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html