Publisher's Synopsis

Dreams and Dust is a novel by Don Marquis that tells the story of a young man named Henry who leaves his small town in search of adventure and a better life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a group of hobos, a wealthy businessman, and a beautiful woman named Alice. As Henry struggles to find his place in the world, he is forced to confront his own fears and insecurities. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. With vivid descriptions and engaging characters, Dreams and Dust is a powerful and thought-provoking work of fiction.We are ourselves, and not ourselves . . . For ever thwarting pride and will Some forebear's passion leaps from death To claim a vital license still. Ancestral lusts that slew and died, Resurgent, swell each living vein; Old doubts and faiths, new panoplied, Dispute the mastery of the brain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169247604
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 116
Weight: 421g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 7mm