The Treasure by Kathleen Thompson Norris

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Author Norris, Kathleen Thompson, 1880-1966
Title The Treasure
Note Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Treasure" by Kathleen Thompson Norris is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around the Salisbury family, particularly focusing on Mrs. Sally Salisbury, who struggles to manage her household amid the challenges of maintaining order and economy with the help of a servant named Lizzie. The narrative hints at the complications of household management and the issues of class and domesticity faced by women in that era. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the domestic struggles of the Salisbury household, emphasizing Mrs. Salisbury's meticulous nature and her conflicts with her wasteful maid, Lizzie. As Mrs. Salisbury frets over increased grocery bills due to Lizzie's careless ways, her family dynamics unravel—showing a daughter, Alexandra, who is indifferent to domestic duties, and two sons preoccupied with their own interests. The narrative sets the tone for exploring themes of societal expectations, evolving gender roles, and the quest for domestic efficiency, culminating in the arrival of Justine, the titular "Treasure," a graduate from a domestic science school who presents both hope and new dilemmas for the family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 4211
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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