The Quest (1916)

By John G. Neihardt

Book Overview

The Quest is a novel written by John G. Neihardt in 1916. It tells the story of a young man named David Marsh who embarks on a journey to find his true self and purpose in life. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles that test his character and resolve.The novel is set in the American West during the late 19th century and explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and spirituality. It also touches on issues of race and gender, as David interacts with a diverse cast of characters from different backgrounds and walks of life.Throughout the book, Neihardt employs vivid descriptions and poetic language to bring the landscape and characters to life. He also incorporates elements of Native American mythology and spirituality, drawing on his experiences living among the Lakota Sioux.The Quest is considered a classic of American literature and has been praised for its lyrical prose, complex characters, and timeless themes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116401353X
• ISBN13: 9781164013532
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"