02137cam a22003373u 4500 3075 UtSlPG 20260610133107.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956 The Return Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2002-02-01 Eve Sobol and David Widger "The Return" by Walter de la Mare is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Arthur Lawford, who, after suffering from illness, takes a solitary stroll through an old churchyard. During his contemplative wanderings, he becomes engulfed in a profound disturbance when he returns home feeling different—both physically and emotionally. This mysterious transformation sets the stage for an exploration of identity, the self, and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the novel, Arthur Lawford finds himself in a tranquil churchyard, reflecting on life and death amidst old gravestones. Despite a lingering melancholy, the peaceful environment provokes deep introspection about his past and the nature of existence. However, after unexpectedly dozing off, he awakens to find that he has changed profoundly—his appearance is unrecognizable, leading to a panic about his identity. As he confronts his altered self and the reactions of those around him, particularly his wife Sheila, the narrative delves into themes of isolation, reality, and the struggle to maintain one's integrity amid unforeseen change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Supernatural -- Fiction Horror tales Paranormal fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3075 45147 45147