"Bread" by Charles G. (Charles Gilman) Norris is a story that follows the Sturgis family as they grapple with poverty and ambition in New York City. The narrative centers on Jeannette, the eldest daughter, and her frustration with the family's financial struggles. The story starts with Jeannette realizing their poverty. A pivotal moment arises when she learns they can't afford bread, pushing her to consider leaving school to find work. Her decision marks a significant step towards independence and contrasts with her mother's wish for a more refined life for her daughters. As Jeannette ventures into the working world, the novel explores the social pressures and complex family dynamics that shape her identity and choices.
Bread
By Charles G. (Charles Gilman) Norris
In a bustling city, a determined young woman confronts the harsh realities of poverty and fights to forge her own path, even if it means sacrificing her dreams for the sake of her family's survival.
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2021-07-28
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About the AuthorCharles Gilman Norris was an American novelist. A native of Chicago, Norris worked as a journalist for some years before finding success as a novelist and playwright. His first book was The Amateur (1916). His other novels include Salt (1919), Brass: A Novel of Marriage (1921), Bread (1923), Pig Iron (1926), Seed: A Novel of Birth Control (1930), Zest (1933), Hands (1935), and Flint (1944). He also published three plays: The Rout of the Philistines, A Gest of Robin Hood, and Ivanhoe: A Grove Play (1936).
Charles Gilman Norris was an American novelist. A native of Chicago, Norris worked as a journalist for some years before finding success as a novelist and playwright. His first book was The Amateur (1916). His other novels include Salt (1919), Brass: A Novel of Marriage (1921), Bread (1923), Pig Iron (1926), Seed: A Novel of Birth Control (1930), Zest (1933), Hands (1935), and Flint (1944). He also published three plays: The Rout of the Philistines, A Gest of Robin Hood, and Ivanhoe: A Grove Play (1936).
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