The World for Sale, Complete
1919
The World for Sale, Complete, published in 1919 by Gilbert Parker, is a novel set in the Canadian West. It follows Fleda Druse, a courageous young woman, as she navigates the cultural tensions between the rival towns of Lebanon and Manitou. The story explores themes of identity, cultural clash, and personal destiny, highlighted by Fleda's adventurous spirit and her interactions with key characters like the ambitious financier Max Ingolby and the Romany youth Jethro Fawe. This work is notable for its vivid depiction of early 20th-century Canadian life and its exploration of the human experience in a challenging environment.
