02156cam a22003013u 4500 22358 UtSlPG 20260610133520.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hecht, Ben, 1894-1964 Erik Dorn Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-19 E-text prepared by Eric Eldred and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Erik Dorn" by Ben Hecht is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Erik Dorn, a seemingly successful editor and journalist who navigates the bustling streets of a city while grappling with existential emptiness and a disconnection from his emotions and relationships. Alongside Erik is his elderly father, Isaac Dorn, who reflects on his life and memories, adding a deeper layer of introspection to the story. At the start of the novel, Isaac Dorn is introduced as an old man sitting outside, contemplating life and watching passersby. His thoughts oscillate between nostalgia and a profound sense of melancholy, revealing his complex relationship with Erik, who is depicted as an observer of life rather than an active participant. The narrative then shifts to Erik as he navigates the city, filled with people and noise, yet feeling detached from it all. He finds solace in the patterns of urban life but struggles with his lack of genuine emotions and acknowledges the emptiness that comes with it, leaving readers intrigued by his internal conflicts and the contrasting dynamics with those around him, including his wife, Anna, and the enigmatic Rachel Laskin. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22358 63497 63497