Dreams And Dust - Don Marquis - Bog

Dreams and Dust is a novel by Don Marquis that tells the story of a young man named John who is struggling to find his place in the world. John comes from a wealthy family but has always felt disconnected from their values and lifestyle. He decides to leave home and embark on a journey of self-discovery, traveling across the country and experiencing life in different ways.Throughout his travels, John meets a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and force him to confront his own insecurities. He falls in love with a woman named Sarah, who teaches him about the beauty of simplicity and the importance of living in the present moment. He also encounters a group of drifters who introduce him to the world of drugs and partying, leading him down a dangerous path.As John navigates through these experiences, he begins to understand the complexities of life and the importance of finding one's own purpose. The novel explores themes of identity, love, and the search for meaning in a world that can often feel chaotic and overwhelming.Dreams and Dust is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with readers who have ever felt lost or uncertain about their place in the world. Marquis's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and pain of the human experience in equal measure.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.