Carnac's Folly (1922)

Carnac's Folly is a novel written by Gilbert Parker and published in 1922. It tells the story of Carnac Grier, a young man who inherits a large fortune from his father and decides to use it to pursue his passion for art. However, his family and society disapprove of his chosen path and he faces numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.The novel is set in Canada and explores themes of love, family, ambition, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. It also delves into the complexities of the art world and the challenges artists face in pursuing their creative visions.Throughout the book, Carnac must navigate difficult relationships with his family, including his cold and distant mother and his scheming brother. He also falls in love with a woman named Sheila Llyn, who shares his passion for art but comes from a very different background.As Carnac struggles to establish himself as an artist and find his place in the world, he must confront the consequences of his choices and the impact they have on those around him. Ultimately, the novel is a poignant exploration of the human condition and the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment in a rapidly changing world.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.