Kathleen Norris was the most well-paid writer of her time, had her style compared to Henry James and saw her works become popular in radio-novels. In her personal life, she was an ardent feminist, calling for the abolition of capitol punishment, supporting women’s rights and campaigning for the outlaw of nuclear weapons.The seven short stories that critic August Nemo carefully selected provide an overview of the themes and language of this important writer. Enjoy your reading!Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby What Happened to Alanna Austin’s Girl S is for Shiftless Susanna Making Allowances for Mamma Dr. Bates and Miss Sally Rising Water
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Kathleen Thompson Norris (July 16, 1880 January 18, 1966) was an American novelist and newspaper columnist. She was one of the most widely read and highest paid female writers in the United States for nearly fifty years, from 1911 to 1959. Norris was a prolific writer who wrote 93 novels, many of which became best sellers.