02287cam a22003013u 4500 54801 UtSlPG 20260610134249.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Dawson, Coningsby, 1883-1959 The Garden Without Walls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-05-28 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Garden Without Walls" by Coningsby Dawson is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the formative memories of the unnamed young protagonist, exploring themes of childhood, parental loss, and the quest for freedom outside the constraints of society. The book unfolds through the eyes of a child who reflects on his mother, their poverty, and the emotional complexities surrounding his family dynamics. The opening of the book introduces readers to the protagonist's earliest memory, a tender moment with his mother that transforms into a poignant recollection of loss and longing. As the narrative shifts between his childhood in London and Stoke Newington, we learn about his father's struggles as a writer and the hidden complexities of their family life. We encounter the boy's vivid imagery of life beyond his walled garden as he dreams of an unwalled paradise, hinting at his desire for freedom and adventure. Too soon, his mother dies, enveloping his childhood in a haze of loss, yet vividly colored by botanical imagery and the simple pleasures of nature. As he grapples with his feelings of abandonment, an introspective journey begins to unfold, setting the stage for the exploration of his relationships and aspirations throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54801 95633 95633