In The Garret

In The Garret is a novel by Carl Van Vechten, first published in 1920. The story revolves around the life of an aspiring artist named Glenn Carrington, who lives in a garret in Greenwich Village, New York. Glenn is a struggling artist who dreams of making it big in the art world, but his poverty and lack of recognition make it difficult for him to achieve his goals.The novel explores the bohemian lifestyle of artists in New York City during the early 20th century, and the challenges they faced in pursuing their artistic passions. It also delves into themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness.As Glenn navigates his way through the art world, he meets a variety of characters, including fellow artists, art dealers, and wealthy patrons. He also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Edith, who becomes his muse and inspiration.Throughout the novel, Van Vechten paints a vivid picture of the art scene in New York City, and the struggles and triumphs of the artists who lived there. In The Garret is an engaging and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American culture.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.