Natalie Page

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haviland-Taylor, Katharine, 1888-1941

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Natalie Page" by Katharine Haviland-Taylor is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Natalie Page, a spirited and tomboyish sixteen-year-old girl, as she navigates the complexities of life after moving from her small hometown to live with her relatives in New York City. The narrative explores themes of family, identity, and the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations, particularly for young women during that time. The opening of the story introduces Natalie in a reflective mood as she recalls poignant moments from her childhood, particularly surrounding the loss of her mother. As she transfers to her uncle Frank Randolph's home, it is clear she possesses a free-spirited nature that leads her into trouble, such as when she decides to bicycle down courthouse steps. As the first chapter unfolds, we find her wrestling with impending changes and the pressure of conformity symbolized by her family's expectations for her future. Natalie's internal conflict is compounded by her aunt's intentions to polish her rough edges and prepare her for a more refined life, setting the stage for the adventures and challenges she will face in her new urban environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2019-07-11