The Story of Julia Page by Kathleen Thompson Norris
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"The Story of Julia Page" by Kathleen Thompson Norris is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book centers on the character Emeline Page and her journey through the challenges of life and motherhood in a lower-class setting, highlighting her discontent with her marriage and her aspirations for a better life for herself and her daughter, Julia. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Emeline Page,
a woman grappling with feelings of dissatisfaction about her life and marriage to George Page. Emeline reflects on her past, recalling her childhood dreams and the stark contrast to her current struggles, which include financial hardships and tensions within her marriage. The narrative delves into the dynamics of her family life, showcasing her aspirations that become intertwined with her daughter Julia's life. As Julia grows, Emeline becomes increasingly focused on her daughter, hoping to fulfill the dreams she could not achieve, while also wrestling with her own resentments and regrets about motherhood and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Norris, Kathleen Thompson, 1880-1966 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gilbert, C. Allan |
| Title | The Story of Julia Page |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks, David Garcia and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Runaway husbands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social settlements -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4787 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 630 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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