Project Gutenberg 2021-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 163 Bodenheim, Maxwell 1893 1954 Bodenheimer, Maxwell Smith, Wallace 1888 1937 Blackguard Tim Lindell, sf2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Blackguard" by Maxwell Bodenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Carl Felman, a young man burdened by his aspirations as a poet while grappling with familial obligations and the harsh realities of life in a midwestern city. Themes of identity, rebellion, and the quest for meaning seem to surface as Carl navigates his feelings of alienation and disillusionment. At the start of the novel, Carl arrives at a train station, showcasing his weary and downtrodden demeanor, stemming from a long journey and lack of resources. He recounts his past experiences as a timid poet during high school, hated by peers but praised by teachers, as well as the oppressive expectations placed on him by his middle-class Jewish parents, who desire him to pursue a stable career rather than indulge in his artistic aspirations. The narrative paints Carl as a restless soul caught between the pursuit of his poetic dreams and the relentless pressure of societal norms, culminating in his decision to join the army as a desperate bid for escape. The opening portion presents a poignant exploration of Carl's internal struggle, setting the stage for a deeper examination of his choices and desires throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American fiction -- 20th century Bohemianism -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 284867 2025-07-26T08:30:27.410416 text/html 262716 2024-10-18T15:56:20 text/html 738091 2025-07-26T08:30:32.022395 application/epub+zip 738340 2025-07-26T08:30:28.274394 application/epub+zip 205735 2025-07-26T08:30:27.786415 application/epub+zip 808357 2025-07-26T08:30:35.197403 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 695274 2025-07-26T08:30:31.695463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252832 2022-09-29T19:15:39.131631 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267008 2025-07-26T08:30:27.085449 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 247114 2024-10-18T15:56:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17221 2025-07-26T08:30:35.349368 application/rdf+xml 13292 2025-07-26T08:30:27.878398 image/jpeg 2145 2025-07-26T08:30:27.834407 image/jpeg 724648 2025-07-26T08:30:27.462396 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia