The Ancient Law (1908)

""The Ancient Law"" is a novel written by Ellen Glasgow in 1908. The story revolves around a young lawyer named David Blackburn, who returns to his hometown in Virginia after studying in the North. He is determined to use his knowledge to improve the lives of the people in his community, but he faces resistance from the conservative and traditionalist members of his family and society. David falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who is also trying to break free from the constraints of her social status and family expectations. Together, they navigate the challenges of their respective journeys towards personal and professional fulfillment, while also grappling with the larger societal issues of race, class, and gender inequality in the early 20th century South. Through David and Lucy's experiences, the novel explores themes such as the conflict between tradition and progress, the struggle for individual freedom and agency, and the complexities of identity and community in a changing world. ""The Ancient Law"" is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers insights into the social and cultural dynamics of its time, while also resonating with contemporary readers.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.