The Merry-Go-Round

By Carl van Vechten

Book Overview

The Merry-Go-Round is a novel by Carl Van Vechten that was first published in 1932. The book is set in New York City during the 1920s and follows the lives of a group of wealthy and privileged young people who spend their days partying, drinking, and indulging in various vices. The story is told from the perspective of a young man named Peter Stuyvesant, who is part of this social circle but begins to question the emptiness and shallowness of their lifestyle.As the novel progresses, Peter becomes increasingly disillusioned with his friends and their hedonistic ways. He becomes involved with a young woman named Mary, who is more grounded and sincere than the other people in his social circle. Through his relationship with Mary, Peter begins to see the world in a different way and starts to question his own values and beliefs.The Merry-Go-Round is a biting critique of the excesses and moral decay of the Roaring Twenties. Van Vechten's writing is sharp and satirical, and he paints a vivid picture of the decadent and superficial world of wealthy young people in New York City during this era. The novel is also notable for its frank depiction of sexuality and drug use, which were taboo subjects at the time of its publication. Overall, The Merry-Go-Round is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.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: 1163105694
• ISBN13: 9781163105696
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"