Ellen Glasgow was an American novelist born on April 22, 1873, in Richmond, Virginia. She is best known for her works that explore the complexities of Southern life and the changing roles of women in society. Glasgow's writing often reflects her deep understanding of the South's cultural and social issues during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout her career, Glasgow published over a dozen novels, with notable titles including Barren Ground and The Wheel of Life. She received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1942 for her novel In This Our Life. Glasgow's contributions to literature have made her an important figure in American literary history.