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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aDuncan, Norman,
_d1871-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Mother
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-17
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Mother" by Norman Duncan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a passionate mother, Millie, who fiercely protects her young son Richard from the harsh realities of life while navigating her own struggles as a single parent in a gritty urban environment. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of family dynamics unfold as she grapples with her past and the future of her child. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Millie and Richard in a tenement setting following the death of Millie's estranged husband. Millie tries to comfort her son during his grief by assuring him that his father has ascended to a better place. As they navigate the complexities of life, Millie's resourcefulness and determination to shield Richard from painful truths become evident. The opening portrays their bond as they attend the funeral of a notable figure, Senator Boligand, through which Millie weaves a narrative to ease her son's fears about loss and death. This intricate blend of tenderness and harsh reality sets the tone for the emotional journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMothers and sons -- Fiction
700 1 _aFritz, H. E.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27550
999 _c68459
_d68459