Project Gutenberg 2024-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 121 Frank, Waldo David 1889 1967 20019046 The dark mother : $b a novel $aNYC :$bBoni & Liveright, $c1920. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Dark Mother" by Waldo David Frank is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story dives into human emotions, nature, and introspection through the perspectives of its characters, particularly focusing on David Markand, a young man grappling with life, loss, and his journey to New York City. Themes of identity, familial relationships, and the essence of adulthood are woven throughout the narrative. The opening of the novel sets a poignant and introspective tone as David sits in a canoe drifting on a serene lake, immersed in a contemplative mood. The lush natural surroundings symbolize his yearning for connection and understanding as he reflects on his past, particularly the recent loss of his mother. This melancholic introspection transitions to his arrival at a summer retreat called The Villa, where he silently observes the chatter of guests while feeling an acute sense of isolation and existential questioning. As he prepares to embark on a new chapter in the bustling city, the story hints at the inner conflicts he faces amid the contrasting worlds of nature and urban life. The strong imagery and emotional depth in this portion of the text suggest an exploration of the complexities of human experience, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in profound character studies and lyrical prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230216052232frank 1920 US Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Young men -- Fiction Male friendship -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 749647 2025-06-29T07:39:56.495153 text/html 727511 2024-06-01T11:28:48 text/html 541324 2025-06-29T07:40:05.136084 application/epub+zip 549132 2025-06-29T07:39:58.014105 application/epub+zip 387844 2025-06-29T07:39:57.311129 application/epub+zip 758496 2025-06-29T07:40:10.674069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 701427 2025-06-29T07:40:04.395221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 698503 2025-06-29T07:39:54.709141 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 678645 2024-06-01T11:28:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16788 2025-06-29T07:40:10.811077 application/rdf+xml 22153 2025-06-29T07:39:57.448146 image/jpeg 2888 2025-06-29T07:39:57.378137 image/jpeg 518225 2025-06-29T07:39:56.556180 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