In Madison Julius Cawein's book, Heat, the protagonist, a young man named Heat, is a wanderer who has been searching for a place to call home. He has been traveling for years, and has been living off the land, but he is still searching for something more. He meets a mysterious woman named Lila, who tells him of a place called the Valley of the Sun, where he can find peace and solace. Heat decides to take a chance and follow Lila to the Valley of the Sun. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wise old man, a mysterious hermit, and a beautiful woman. He also discovers the secrets of the Valley of the Sun, and learns about its magical powers. At the end of his journey, Heat finds the peace and solace he has been searching for, and discovers the true meaning of home. Heat is a story of self-discovery, and of finding one's place in the world.
By Madison Julius Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry, Modernist Poetry