Publisher's Synopsis
""Kathleen"" is a novel written by Christopher Morley. It tells the story of a young woman named Kathleen who is living in New York City during the early 20th century. Kathleen is a free-spirited and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the societal norms and expectations of the time.The novel follows Kathleen as she navigates her way through the city, working various jobs and meeting a variety of interesting characters along the way. She falls in love with a young man named Peter, but their relationship is complicated by their differing views on life and their place in society.As Kathleen continues to search for meaning and purpose in her life, she becomes involved in the suffragette movement and begins to fight for women's rights. She also becomes friends with a group of artists and intellectuals who encourage her to pursue her own creative passions.Throughout the novel, Morley explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle for personal freedom in a rapidly changing world. ""Kathleen"" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the lives of women during a pivotal moment in history.1920. The novel opens with: The Scorpions were to met at eight o'clock and before that hour Kenneth Forbes had to finish the first chapter of a serial story. The literary society, named in accordance with the grotesque whim of Oxford undergraduates, consisted of eight members, and it was proposed that each one should contribute a chapter. Forbes was of a fertile wit, and he had been nominated the first operator. He had been allowed the whole Christmas vacation to prepare his opening chapter; which was why on this first Sunday of term while the rest of Merton College was at dinner in hall, he sat at his desk desperately driving his pen across the paper. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
