Parnassus on Wheels

Parnassus on Wheels, published in 1917, is a charming novella by Christopher Morley about Helen McGill, a middle-aged woman who impulsively buys a traveling book wagon from a quirky bookseller. Her journey through the countryside becomes an exploration of independence, literature, and unexpected romance. With warmth and gentle humor, Morley celebrates the joys of reading and the freedom of self-discovery. This bibliophile’s delight is a love letter to books and one of the earliest American road novels.