In The Garret

By Carl van Vechten

Book Overview

In The Garret is a novel written by Carl Van Vechten, first published in 1920. The story revolves around the life of artist Gilda Lanning, who lives in a garret in New York City, struggling to make ends meet. Gilda is a talented painter but faces constant rejection from art dealers and critics. She is also haunted by her past, which includes a failed marriage and a difficult relationship with her mother.Gilda's life takes a turn when she meets David, a wealthy businessman who falls in love with her and offers to support her financially. However, Gilda is torn between her love for David and her desire to remain independent and pursue her artistic career on her own terms.As Gilda navigates her complicated relationships with David, her mother, and her fellow artists, she also grapples with questions of identity, sexuality, and the role of art in society. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of the bohemian lifestyle of artists in early 20th century New York, as well as a nuanced exploration of the challenges faced by women trying to forge their own paths in a patriarchal society.Overall, In The Garret is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of artists and intellectuals in early 20th century America, while also exploring timeless themes of love, identity, and the pursuit of one's dreams.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163358886
• ISBN13: 9781163358887
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"