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Lynd Ward[:] Gods' Man * Madman's Drum * Wild Pilgrimage #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Gods' Man," a striking silent narrative by Lynd Ward, unfolds in stark, expressive woodcut art that defines its haunting tone. As a young man named Madman rises from obscurity through self-education, a mysterious piper follows him through life’s trials—until tragedy strikes with the execution of his son and the death of his daughter. In the end, Madman returns to his drum and walks away with the enigmatic piper. The cover by Lynd Ward complements the story’s somber, timeless mood.
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A slaver brings an African's drum home as a trophy. When his son plays the drum, the father sets him to books. As others roister or labor the young man [Madman] becomes expert in many fields, finally taking a wife. Through his life, a mysterious piper appears. As Madman's son grows he agitates for communism. When authorities frame the young man Madman proves the lad's innocence, but the laughing judges have already hanged him. Madman's daughter becomes enamored of a young man who treats her vilely, leading to her death. Madman reclaims his drum and walks away with the piper.
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