Martie, the Unconquered: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Martie, the Unconquered is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Norris, Kathleen Thompson (1880–1966).
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"Martie, the Unconquered" by Kathleen Thompson Norris is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Martie Monroe, a young woman living in Monroe, California. The opening chapters introduce Martie's friendships, her complicated feelings about social class, and her yearning for independence and self-expression amid the restrictions imposed by her family and society. At the start of the novel, readers meet Martie and her friends as they navigate their small-town world, poised between youthful exuberance and the societal expectations that seek to confine them. Martie grapples with jealousy and longing, especially in relation to her more affluent friend Rose and a charming young man named Rodney Parker. Through her interactions with friends and family, Martie's desire for something more—love, ambition, and freedom—begins to emerge, hinting at the larger battles she will face in her quest for self-discovery and fulfillment. The early narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes as Martie strives to assert her identity in a rapidly changing world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Martie, the Unconquered
- Author credits: Norris, Kathleen Thompson (1880–1966)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- California -- Fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
- Sisters -- Fiction
- Women -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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