02518cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000350012624500200016126400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750801720039852013860057053400550195665300310201165300250204265300310206765300390209885600430213773745UtSlPG20260610134715.0mcr n260607r20241920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a20019046  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aFrank, Waldo David,d1889-196714aThe dark mother 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-06-01  aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"The Dark Mother" by Waldo David Frank is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story dives into human emotions, nature, and introspection through the perspectives of its characters, particularly focusing on David Markand, a young man grappling with life, loss, and his journey to New York City. Themes of identity, familial relationships, and the essence of adulthood are woven throughout the narrative.  The opening of the novel sets a poignant and introspective tone as David sits in a canoe drifting on a serene lake, immersed in a contemplative mood. The lush natural surroundings symbolize his yearning for connection and understanding as he reflects on his past, particularly the recent loss of his mother. This melancholic introspection transitions to his arrival at a summer retreat called The Villa, where he silently observes the chatter of guests while feeling an acute sense of isolation and existential questioning. As he prepares to embark on a new chapter in the bustling city, the story hints at the inner conflicts he faces amid the contrasting worlds of nature and urban life. The strong imagery and emotional depth in this portion of the text suggest an exploration of the complexities of human experience, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in profound character studies and lyrical prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNYC: Boni & Liveright, 1920  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction  aYoung men -- Fiction  aMale friendship -- Fiction  aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73745