The Prodigal (1900)

By Mary Hallock Foote

Book Overview

The Prodigal is a novel written by Mary Hallock Foote and published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young man named Charley Wayland, who leaves his home in New York City to seek his fortune in the west. Charley is a talented artist, but he struggles to make a living from his work and ends up becoming involved in a series of misadventures.After several years of wandering, Charley returns home to New York City, only to find that his family has disowned him. He is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and to try to rebuild his life. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Barbara, who becomes his friend and confidante.The Prodigal is a story about the search for identity and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It explores themes of family, love, and forgiveness, and offers a portrait of life in the American west during the late 19th century. Foote's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of the west bring the story to life, and her nuanced portrayal of Charley's character makes him a sympathetic and compelling protagonist.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: 1163962341
• ISBN13: 9781163962343
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"