Carnac's Folly, Volume 1
The novel Carnac's Folly tells the story of a young man named Carnac who inherits a large estate and sets out to prove himself worthy of it by building a grand mansion. However, his ambitions are thwarted at every turn by those around him, including his own family members. The novel explores themes of class, power, and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1894 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 12 chapters · 34,715 words
First lines
"Carnac! Carnac! Come and catch me, Carnac! " It was a day of perfect summer and hope and happiness in the sweet, wild world behind the near woods and the far circle of sky and pine and hemlock. The voice that called was young and vibrant, and had in it the simple, true soul of things. It had the clearness of a bugle-call-ample and full of life and all life's possibilities. It laughed; it challenged; it decoyed.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 34,715 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 712 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, with events and characters influenced by the time period.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, including conflicts and emotional struggles.
- Adventure — The characters experience journeys and challenges that drive the plot forward.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · mystery · romance · drama · suspense · character-driven · 19th century · Canada · exploration · conflict · cultural themes
Contents
- In the Days of Childhood
- Eleven Years Pass
- Carnac's Return
- The House on the Hill
- Carnac as Manager
- Luke Tarboe has an Offer
- "at our Price?"
- John Grier Makes Another Offer
- The Puzzle
- Denzil Tells his Story
- Carnac's Talk with his Mother
- Carnac Says Good-Bye
More by Gilbert Parker
- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
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