Danny's Own Story by Don Marquis
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"Danny's Own Story" by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. This engaging narrative introduces readers to Danny, a young boy found in a basket on the doorstep of a tumultuous household ruled by the alcoholic blacksmith Hank Walters and his feisty wife Elmira. The book navigates themes of identity, familial conflict, and the struggles of growing up in a dysfunctional environment. At the start of the novel,
we learn about Danny's unique origin story that involves a humorous mix-up regarding his name, as Hank and Elmira quarrel over it. As they adopt Danny into their chaotic household, the story paints a vivid picture of his difficult upbringing filled with Hank's abuse and Elmira's harshness. Danny reflects on his life experiences, revealing insights into the nature of the people around him, including his complex relationship with education and personal growth. The opening sets a tone that is both poignant and humorous, inviting readers to empathize with Danny as he navigates his challenging reality amidst the flawed but memorable characters around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marquis, Don, 1878-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Danny's Own Story |
| Credits | Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 587 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Last Update | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 536 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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