Ellen Glasgow's Life and Gabrielle: A Story of a Woman's Courage is a chilling drama about a young woman's life against the backdrop of Southern society in the United States at the turn of the 20th century. The main character, Gabriela Carter, having grown up in an environment of restrictions and traditions, decides to leave behind the path of parental dominance and start an independent life in conditions where it is difficult for a woman to find her place. Combining tenderness and courage, Gabriela faces the challenges of fate, embracing her dedication and courageous spirit. Ellen Glasgow reveals not only the inner world of Gabriela, but also the contrasts of ideals and the reality of women's life in the conditions of that time. The book "Life and Gabriela: The Story of a Woman's Courage" invites the reader on a journey through the complexity of choice, commitment and loyalty to oneself.