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041 7 _aen
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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,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Danny's Own Story" by Don Marquis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Danny, an orphan raised by Hank and Elmira Walters in a small town, who has had a troubled upbringing marked by neglect and violence. Told from Danny's perspective, the book explores themes of identity, family, and resilience as he navigates the chaotic environment of his childhood. The opening of the novel presents Danny's comical and tragic origins, beginning with the story of how he was found abandoned in a basket by his adoptive parents, Hank and Elmira. The couple's contentious relationship provides a tumultuous backdrop to Danny's life, as they quarrel over his name and his very existence. Throughout this portion, readers witness Hank's drunkenness and violence, while Elmira, despite her tough exterior, also plays a significant role in Danny's upbringing. The narrative is filled with humorous anecdotes, illustrating both the absurdity and harshness of Danny's circumstances, setting the stage for his journey of self-discovery and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aSatire
653 _aHumorous stories
700 1 _aKemble, E. W.
_q(Edward Windsor),
_d1861-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51925
999 _c92759
_d92759