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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMarquis, Don,
_d1878-1937
245 1 0 _aDanny's Own Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-07-01
508 _aProduced by Judith Boss, and David Widger
520 _a"Danny's Own Story" by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. This engaging narrative introduces readers to Danny, a young boy found in a basket on the doorstep of a tumultuous household ruled by the alcoholic blacksmith Hank Walters and his feisty wife Elmira. The book navigates themes of identity, familial conflict, and the struggles of growing up in a dysfunctional environment. At the start of the novel, we learn about Danny's unique origin story that involves a humorous mix-up regarding his name, as Hank and Elmira quarrel over it. As they adopt Danny into their chaotic household, the story paints a vivid picture of his difficult upbringing filled with Hank's abuse and Elmira's harshness. Danny reflects on his life experiences, revealing insights into the nature of the people around him, including his complex relationship with education and personal growth. The opening sets a tone that is both poignant and humorous, inviting readers to empathize with Danny as he navigates his challenging reality amidst the flawed but memorable characters around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aSatire
653 _aHumorous stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/587
999 _c42714
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