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A fascinating novel about a young married couple who get off to a rough start.

In Kathleen Norris's "Undertow," readers are drawn into a compelling narrative exploring the intricate dynamics of family, finance, and relationships within a close-knit, small-town setting. This work of literary fiction, categorized under women's fiction and family life,... Read Full Overview

In Kathleen Norris's "Undertow," readers are drawn into a compelling narrative exploring the intricate dynamics of family, finance, and relationships within a close-knit, small-town setting. This work of literary fiction, categorized under women's fiction and family life,... Read Full Overview

"Undertow" is a poignant and insightful exploration of the perils of social ambition and the fragile nature of marital happiness. Written by the celebrated novelist Kathleen Norris, the story follows a young couple, Albert and Anne, who begin their life together with... Read Full Overview

Undertow is a young adult novel written by Kathleen Norris. The story is set in a small coastal town in Maine, where the arrival of a mysterious family of sea creatures called the Alpha creates a rift between the townspeople and the newcomers. The Alpha are powerful and beautiful,... Read Full Overview

"Undertow," published in 1917, is a compelling work of early 20th-century fiction. Showcasing the narrative style of Doubleday, Page & Company, this novel delves into the complex relationships and societal currents that shaped the era. A noteworthy addition to the literary... Read Full Overview

The marriage of Albert Bradley and Anne Polk Barrett was as close as anything comes, in these prosaic days, to a high adventure. Nancy's Uncle Thomas, a quiet, gentle old Southerner who wore tan linen suits when he came to New York, which was not often, and Bert's mother, a tiny... Read Full Overview

Undertow by Kathleen Norris is a riveting and poignant memoir that chronicles the author's journey through grief and loss. The book is a powerful exploration of the complexities of human emotions and the ways in which we cope with tragedy.At the heart of the book is Norris' own... Read Full Overview

But Bert had his own ideas. When Nancy met him down town a day or two later, to go pick the coat, she found him quite unmanageable. He said that there was no hurry about the coat--they were right here in the housekeeping things, why not look at fireless cookers? In the end they... Read Full Overview

"Undertow" through Kathleen Thompson Norris is a fascinating novel that immerses readers inside the social material of early 20th-century America. The narrative revolves across the lives of two primary characters, Philip and Marise. Their apparently idyllic marriage is disrupted... Read Full Overview

Undertow, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole... Read Full Overview

"Undertow" through Kathleen Thompson Norris is a fascinating novel that immerses readers inside the social material of early 20th-century America. The narrative revolves across the lives of two primary characters, Philip and Marise. Their apparently idyllic marriage is disrupted... Read Full Overview