The rising tide examines the tensions between personal freedom and traditional expectations within a family navigating societal change. Set in a fading neighborhood that reflects the family's own decline, the narrative highlights generational differences through the perspectives of a mother and daughter. The mother clings to conventional ideals of duty and domestic order, while her daughter challenges those roles by pursuing independence and resisting the constraints of gender norms. The novel opens by framing their home and street as symbols of a world in transition, drawing attention to the emotional and ideological shifts occurring within the family. A quiet confrontation begins when the daughter voices her dissatisfaction with expectations placed upon her, particularly regarding her future and her role in the household. Conversations among relatives and visitors reveal deeper struggles between affection, control, and personal growth. The work captures the uncertainties of a society caught between tradition and progress, using the domestic space as a lens through which broader cultural shifts are explored.
"Margaret Wade Campbell Deland (1857–1945) was an American author, known for her works of fiction, short stories, poetry, and her two-volume autobiography. Born in Pennsylvania, Deland became an important figure in American literature, particularly within the literary realism movement. Her writing often centered around the intricacies of domestic life, human relationships, and the social constraints of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was particularly interested in the roles and struggles of women, which was a major theme in many of her works.
Deland's novels are known for their psychological depth and their exploration of the challenges faced by individuals within the context of societal norms. Her most notable works include The Awakening of Helena Richie (1906), The Way to Peace (1910), The Iron Woman (1911), and The Voice (1912). Throughout her career, Deland's stories reflected her keen observations of the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by her characters, particularly women navigating complex family and social expectations."
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