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100 1 _aFrank, Waldo David,
_d1889-1967
245 1 4 _aThe unwelcome man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-22
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"The Unwelcome Man" by Waldo Frank is a novel written in the early 20th century. It delves into the lives of the Burt family, particularly focusing on the birth and early experiences of Quincy, their son, amidst a backdrop of personal challenges and an evolving domestic landscape. The narrative explores themes of family, societal expectations, and the struggles faced by individuals in their quest for identity and belonging. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone with a vivid description of the dreary winter weather that mirrors the emotional heaviness surrounding the Burt household. As Quincy is born, the narrative hints at the complex dynamics within the family, particularly the strained relationship between his parents, Josiah and Sarah. The introductory chapters showcase the family's routines, highlighting moments of warmth and tension, especially as Josiah grapples with his feelings about Quincy and the impact of loss within the family. The scene establishes a rich context for Quincy's upbringing, suggesting the challenges he will face in navigating familial affections and expectations as he grows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1917
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72781
999 _c113506
_d113506