Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2021-01-10 Public domain in the USA. 223 McIntosh, Harlan Cozad 1908 1940 Powys, John Cowper 1872 1963 41004716 This Finer Shadow Emmanuel Ackerman, Curt Troutwine and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "This Finer Shadow" by Harlan Cozad McIntosh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book intricately explores themes of identity and human relationships, primarily through the character of Martin Devaud, a sailor searching for meaning and connection in a complex world. Set against the backdrop of the Caribbean and the gritty streets of New York City, it delves into psychological depths, reflecting on love, loneliness, and the nature of existence. The opening of the novel establishes Martin aboard the ship "Verda", where he feels a deep connection with the sea and a sense of restlessness in his life. Through evocative descriptions of his surroundings, we are introduced to his interactions with fellow sailors, especially his friend Rio. Their conversation reveals Martin's discontent with the notion of "happiness" and his longing for a deeper purpose. As Martin's journey transitions from the sea to the bustling streets of New York, he grapples with memories of loss and the desire for a quiet, fulfilling life, setting the stage for his exploration of identity amidst external chaos. Throughout this beginning, there is a palpable tension between Martin's introspection and his external circumstances, hinting at the complexities that will unfold in his quest for belonging and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Men -- Conduct of life -- Fiction Gay men -- United States -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 610323 2025-09-25T10:39:36.934402 text/html 592387 2024-10-18T09:41:12 text/html 440201 2025-09-25T10:39:46.026295 application/epub+zip 439158 2025-09-25T10:39:38.276377 application/epub+zip 327461 2025-09-25T10:39:37.559330 application/epub+zip 595436 2025-09-25T10:39:51.742287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 540653 2025-09-25T10:39:45.237309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429195 2022-09-28T22:36:26.205028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 558355 2025-09-25T10:39:35.292410 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 538416 2024-10-18T09:41:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16735 2025-09-25T10:39:51.892310 application/rdf+xml 17966 2025-09-25T10:39:37.681341 image/jpeg 3495 2025-09-25T10:39:37.617353 image/jpeg 368734 2025-09-25T10:39:36.990341 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia