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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aFrank, Waldo David,
_d1889-1967
245 1 4 _aThe dark mother
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-06-01
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Dark Mother" by Waldo David Frank is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story dives into human emotions, nature, and introspection through the perspectives of its characters, particularly focusing on David Markand, a young man grappling with life, loss, and his journey to New York City. Themes of identity, familial relationships, and the essence of adulthood are woven throughout the narrative. The opening of the novel sets a poignant and introspective tone as David sits in a canoe drifting on a serene lake, immersed in a contemplative mood. The lush natural surroundings symbolize his yearning for connection and understanding as he reflects on his past, particularly the recent loss of his mother. This melancholic introspection transitions to his arrival at a summer retreat called The Villa, where he silently observes the chatter of guests while feeling an acute sense of isolation and existential questioning. As he prepares to embark on a new chapter in the bustling city, the story hints at the inner conflicts he faces amid the contrasting worlds of nature and urban life. The strong imagery and emotional depth in this portion of the text suggest an exploration of the complexities of human experience, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in profound character studies and lyrical prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNYC: Boni & Liveright, 1920
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aYoung men -- Fiction
653 _aMale friendship -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73745
999 _c114470
_d114470