<p>In 'The Lover's Baedeker and Guide to Arcady,' Carolyn Wells constructs an idyllic yet astutely unreachable landscape where pastoral simplicity collides with the complexity of human desires. Cascading with a luxuriant prose that marries the whimsical with the analytical, Wells' guidebook posits Arcady as a symbol both of serenity and a profound, almost mythical yearning. Amidst the elegant tapestry of her work, she delves into various aspects ...