parnassus on wheels by christopher morley

The first of two novels to be written from a woman’s perspective, as well as the prequel to a later novel (The Haunted Bookshop), Parnassus on Wheels was inspired by David Grayson’s novel, The Friendly Road, and starts with an open letter to Grayson, taking him to task for not concerning himself (except in passing) with his sister’s opinion of and reaction to his adventure. When Mifflin shows up with his traveling bookstore, Helen buys it–partly to prevent Andrew from buying it–and partly to treat herself to a long-overdue adventure of her own. Also, like much of Morleys work, its a love song to the redemptive power of books and reading. As an author, he begins using the farm as his Muse rather than a livelihood. The charm of Christopher Morleys first novel, Parnassus on Wheels, lies in its improbability: a romance between middle-aged lovers who have had no expectation or even hope of romance until now. Andrew is a former businessman turned farmer, turned author. The original owner of the business, Roger Mifflin, sells it to 39-year-old Helen McGill, who is tired of taking care of her older brother, Andrew. The Best Bookstore in Utah: The King’s English // Salt Lake City, Utah. Publication date 1917 Topics Booksellers and bookselling, Brooklyn (New York, N.Y. The title refers to the Mount Parnassus of Greek mythology it was the home of the Muses.

Parnassus on Wheels is Morley’s first novel, about a fictional traveling book-selling business. Parnassus on wheels by Morley, Christopher, 1890-1957. Parnassus on Wheels is a 1917 novel written by Christopher Morley. WANT A NOOK Explore Now Get Free eBook Sample Buy As Gift LEND ME See Details Overview This book is perfectly adapted and layout, for a pleasant reading on a tablet, smartphone or computer. Urn:oclc:837875068 Republisher_date 20120719224030 Republisher_operator Scandate 20120719140608 Scanner on Wheels is a 1917 novel written by Christopher Morley. Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley eBook 1.99 Instant Purchase Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps. OL619428W Page-progression lr Page_number_confidence 93.29 Pages 166 Ppi 500 Related-external-id urn:isbn:1299565158

Its Morleys first novel, about a fictional traveling book-selling. Urn:lcp:parnassusonwheel00chri:lcpdf:9e067db8-3137-4a21-841c-faeef9db9562 Parnassus on Wheels was written by Christopher Morley and first published in 1917. The woman is described as a fat, middle aged spinster who has spent her youth as housekeeper to her bachelor brother. Internetarchivebookdrive Edition 1st Avon print. This is a simple, sweet story (160 pages) about a bookstore on wheels called Parnassus, the woman who buys it, and the man who can't quite give it up. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 20:01:52 Boxid IA103710 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City Donor

Parnassus on wheels by christopher morley