The Unwelcome Man: A Novel

Published in 1917, 'The Unwelcome Man' by Waldo David Frank is a novel that examines the complexities of identity and alienation within early 20th-century American society. The story follows the Burt family, particularly focusing on their son Quincy, whose birth and upbringing are set against a backdrop of familial tension and societal expectations. Frank employs stream-of-consciousness techniques to critique social norms and explore themes of individualism versus conformity, making this work a notable example of modernist literature.