The Grey, Zane 1872-1939 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Day of the Beast" by Zane Grey is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set shortly after World War I, it explores the emotional and physical struggles of Daren Lane, a soldier returning home from the war, as he grapples with his changed identity and the disillusionment of reintegrating into society. The story delves into his relationships with fellow veterans and the shifting dynamics of his hometown, touching on themes of sacrifice, longing, and the harsh realities of civilian life after war. The opening of the novel introduces Daren Lane as he returns home by ship, accompanied by his fellow veterans Blair Maynard and Red Payson. Their reunion is marked by a bittersweet mix of joy and apprehension as they confront the stark contrast between their dreams of a warm welcome and the reality of a society that has seemingly moved on without them. Lane's own experiences in the war leave him physically and emotionally scarred, and he struggles with the feeling of alienation back home. As he navigates the changes in his relationships, including the poignant transformations in his family and friends, the narrative begins to explore the consequences of war on personal and communal ties, setting the stage for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Beast_(novel) Release date is 2005-04-21 Produced by Alicia Williams, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Original publication data not identified Social change -- Fiction Disabled veterans -- United States -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15673 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15673 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133352.0 15673