Project Gutenberg 2011-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 57 Herrick, Robert 1868 1938 Herrick, Robert Welch The Master of the Inn Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Master of the Inn" by Robert Herrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque New England inn that has evolved from a colonial tavern into a haven for weary souls, the story explores themes of healing, community, and self-discovery. The narrative follows Doctor Augustus Norton, who becomes the 'Master' of this inn, offering refuge not only from physical ailments but from the emotional struggles that accompany the pressures of modern life. The plot centers on Dr. Norton and the various men who come to the inn seeking solace and transformation. Each resident, be it a famous surgeon or a wayward artist, finds not only support but also a sense of brotherhood among their peers. Through a blend of hard labor, conversation, and the beauty of their natural surroundings, the men learn to confront their inner demons and reclaim their vitality. The Master’s healing philosophy—rooted in work, camaraderie, and a deep respect for the human spirit—reveals that true recovery comes from within, making the inn a crucible for personal rebirth. This warmth and nurturing environment contrasts sharply with the tragedies of their pasts, leading to a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the quest for purpose. As the narrative unfolds, the impact of Norton's teachings culminates in a profound realization about the nature of life and the interconnectedness of all. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://www.gutenberg.org/files/35388/35388-h/images/title.jpg en Healers -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 92389 92398 2024-09-15T05:12:55.091623 2023-09-15T10:52:53.835226 text/html text/html 91024 2021-01-07T13:38:06 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 39031 2021-01-07T13:38:06 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 87772 2024-09-15T05:12:58.595592 application/epub+zip 85976 2024-09-15T05:12:56.308613 application/epub+zip 85976 2024-09-15T05:12:55.547611 application/epub+zip 175770 2024-09-15T05:13:00.402606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162377 2024-09-15T05:12:58.105591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162515 2022-09-16T08:35:57.449546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80664 80451 2024-09-15T05:12:54.826626 2023-09-15T10:52:53.592160 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 80531 2021-01-07T13:38:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31369 2021-01-07T13:38:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18210 2024-09-15T05:13:00.532578 application/rdf+xml 11997 2024-09-15T05:12:55.891607 image/jpeg 3157 2024-09-15T05:12:55.712618 image/jpeg 82680 2024-09-15T05:12:55.103613 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia