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Behold This Dreamer!
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025295176
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Behold This Dreamer! is a compelling psychological novel that explores the profound tension between the sensitive, creative soul and the rigid expectations of early 20th-century American society. The narrative follows Charley Turner, a man whose imaginative nature and artistic aspirations make him an outcast within his own family and the stifling, conventional community in which he lives. Branded a useless dreamer by those who value only material success and social conformity, Charley's struggle to remain true to himself leads him through trials of misunderstanding, institutionalization, and a search for ultimate liberation.
Fulton Oursler presents a poignant and at times satirical look at the difficulties faced by the non-conformist spirit. Through Charley's journey, the work examines themes of mental health, the sanctity of the inner life, and the often-painful path toward self-actualization. This novel stands as a significant literary reflection on the human desire to escape the mundane and find beauty in a world increasingly dominated by industrial logic. Behold This Dreamer! remains a vibrant character study of a man who dares to see beyond the surface of everyday existence.
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