The Story of Julia Page

"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.)

Kathleen Thompson Norris was an American novelist and newspaper columnist. She was one of the most widely read and highest paid female writers in the United States for nearly fifty years, from 1911 to 1959. Norris was a prolific writer who wrote 93 novels, many of which became best sellers. Her stories appeared frequently in the popular press of the day, including The Atlantic, The American Magazine, McClure's, Everybody's, Ladies' Home Journal, and Woman's Home Companion. Norris used her fiction to promote family and moralistic values, such as the sanctity of marriage, the nobility of motherhood, and the importance of service to others.