Toward The Gulf

By Edgar Lee Masters

Book Overview

Toward The Gulf is a novel by Edgar Lee Masters, published in 1918. The story follows the journey of a young man named George Willard, who leaves his hometown of Winesburg, Ohio, and travels south toward the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, each with their own unique stories and struggles. As George travels further south, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around him, and begins to question his own place in it. He is haunted by memories of his past, and struggles to find meaning and purpose in his life. Throughout the novel, Masters explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the search for identity. He paints a vivid picture of the American South in the early 20th century, and offers a powerful critique of the social and economic conditions of the time. Toward The Gulf is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling portrait of a young man's journey through life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, and a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.And it happened then My mind was hard, as muscles of the back Grow hard resisting cold or shock or strain And need the osteopath to be made supple, To give the nerves and streams of life a chance.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: 1162714379
• ISBN13: 9781162714370
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"