Carnac's Folly

By Gilbert Parker

Book Overview

Carnac's Folly is a novel written by Gilbert Parker, first published in 1902. The story takes place in the late 1800s in a small town in Canada. The main character, Carnac, is a young man who is trying to make a name for himself as a painter. However, he is constantly struggling to find his place in the world and to find inspiration for his artwork.As the story progresses, Carnac becomes involved with a local woman named Junia, who is married to an abusive and controlling husband. Carnac becomes deeply involved in Junia's life and tries to help her escape her husband's grasp. However, his involvement in Junia's life leads to a series of events that threaten to destroy his career and his reputation.Throughout the novel, Parker explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in Canada during the late 1800s, with its rugged landscapes and small, tightly-knit communities. Overall, Carnac's Folly is a compelling tale of a young man's search for meaning and purpose in life, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.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: 1419112147
• ISBN13: 9781419112140
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"