Moon Calf a Novel

Moon Calf is a novel written by Floyd Dell, first published in 1920. The book follows the story of a young man named Tom whom the author describes as a ""moon calf"", meaning he is a simpleton or a fool. Tom lives in a small town and is content with his simple life until he falls in love with a woman named May. May is from a wealthy family and is engaged to a man named Jim, who is also wealthy and successful. Despite the odds, Tom and May begin a secret affair that eventually leads to tragedy.The novel explores themes of love, class, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. It also delves into the concept of the American Dream and how it affects individuals from different social backgrounds. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the rural landscape and the characters' inner thoughts and emotions.Moon Calf was well-received upon its initial publication and is considered a classic of American literature. It has been praised for its unique style and its exploration of complex themes in a simple and accessible way. The book remains relevant today as it offers a timeless commentary on the human condition and the struggles we face in our pursuit of happiness.1920. The book begins: When James Fay died, he had held the office of county treasurer, and the respect of all his fellow citizens, for so long that it seemed as if it had been always so. He was Sawter County's grand old man. It is many years now since his death, and he is still remembered in Sawter County. But the story which keeps his memory alive goes back to an earlier time, when he was not respected by his fellow citizens-to the time when he was old Jimmy Fay the crank. Old Jimmy had not changed; it was not in his nature to change. It was the whole United States, and Sawter County along with it, that had changed. It had taken a civil war to make old Jimmy Fay popular among his neighbors. Old Jimmy was an Abolitionist-at that date perhaps the only one in southwestern Illinois. He hated slavery-profoundly and passionately.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.