Carnac's Folly

By Gilbert Parker

Book Overview

Carnac's Folly is a novel written by Gilbert Parker. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a young man named Carnac who inherits a large fortune from his father. Carnac is a talented artist and writer, but he is also impulsive and reckless. He is determined to use his newfound wealth to make a name for himself in the world of art and literature.Carnac travels to Paris, where he becomes involved with a group of artists and writers who are pushing the boundaries of conventional art and literature. He falls in love with a beautiful and talented artist named Louise, but their relationship is complicated by their differing views on art and life.As Carnac's fame and fortune grow, he becomes increasingly isolated and disillusioned. He realizes that his pursuit of fame and fortune has come at a great cost, and he begins to question the value of his artistic and literary pursuits.The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the search for meaning in life. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and historical fiction.With a nod, Carnac put the statue on the table in front of the old man, and said: ""It's all right, isn't it? I've lifted that out of the river- life. That's one of the best men you ever had, and he's only one of a thousand. He doesn't belong anywhere. He's a rover, an adventurer, a wanton of the waters. Look at him. He's all right, isn't he?"" He asked this again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162657200
• ISBN13: 9781162657202
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"