Bacon, Josephine Daskam 1876-1961 creator Peck, Clara Elsene 1883- text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "In the Border Country" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of artistry, motherhood, and the struggles faced by women in balancing personal ambitions with familial responsibilities. The primary narrative centers around a woman who is caught between her aspirations as an artist and her role as a mother, delving into her profound experiences in a mysterious wood and the lessons imparted by the enigmatic Bee-woman she encounters. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on her life and the sacrifices she has made for her children and her art. She meets the Bee-woman, who challenges her notions of creation and success. The dialogue between them reveals the protagonist's internal turmoil as she grapples with her identity and the expectations placed upon her as a woman and artist. The narrative presents a vivid and dreamlike atmosphere as the protagonist navigates her fears, aspirations, and the realization of her true potential, highlighting the deeper implications of her artistic journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The hut in the woods -- The farm by the forest -- The castle on the dunes. Release date is 2007-08-13 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories PS Original publication data not identified 09027445 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22310 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22310 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133520.0 22310