<p>In "The Prodigal Pro Tem," Frederick Orin Bartlett intricately weaves a narrative that navigates the complex intersections of identity, morality, and belonging within the framework of early 20th-century American society. Employing a rich literary style characterized by his articulate prose and keen psychological insights, Bartlett explores the existential dilemmas faced by his characters through a lens that resonates with the modernist themes ...