Publisher's Synopsis

Dreams and Dust is a captivating novel written by Don Marquis. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jack grew up in a small town and always dreamed of leaving to pursue his dreams. However, when he finally gets the chance to leave, he finds that the world is not as kind as he thought it would be.As Jack travels across the country, he encounters a variety of different people and experiences. He meets a group of artists who are struggling to make a living, a wealthy businessman who is haunted by his past, and a woman who is searching for her true identity. Through these encounters, Jack learns about the harsh realities of life and begins to question his own beliefs and values.The novel is beautifully written with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and characters that Jack encounters on his journey. Marquis weaves together themes of love, loss, and self-discovery to create a powerful and thought-provoking story. Dreams and Dust is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain about their place in the world.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: 9781419116889
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 116
Weight: 215g
Height: 235mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 6mm