Parnassus on Wheels is a novel by
Christopher Morley , first published in 1917. It tells the charming story of Helen Mc Gill, a middle-aged woman living on a farm, who decides to change her life by purchasing a traveling book wagon from a man named Roger Mifflin.
Mifflin is a quirky bookseller who wants to sell his ‘Parnassus, ‘ a horse-drawn wagon full of books, and retire to write. Helen takes over the business, embarking on an adventure that leads her to discover the joys of books, independence, and new horizons.
Christopher Morley (1890–1957) was an American writer, poet, essayist, and literary critic known for his wit, humor, and deep love of books. He was a prolific author who wrote novels, essays, poetry, and plays, and his work often celebrated the joy of reading, literature, and the quirky aspects of everyday life.
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