Publisher's Synopsis
In Search Of Arcady is a novel written by Nina Wilcox Putnam in 1912. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Lydia Orr who is searching for a place called Arcady, a utopian society where she believes she will find true happiness and fulfillment. Lydia leaves her mundane life in the city and sets out on a journey to find Arcady, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way.As she travels, Lydia meets a diverse cast of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a group of artists, and a young couple struggling to make a living on a farm. Through her interactions with these individuals, Lydia begins to question her beliefs about Arcady and the nature of happiness.The novel explores themes of idealism, disillusionment, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It also critiques the idea of a perfect society and the notion that happiness can be found in a specific place or way of life.In Search Of Arcady was a popular novel in its time and is considered a significant work of early 20th-century literature. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social values of the era and remains relevant today as a commentary on the pursuit of happiness and the complexities of human nature.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.
