Round the Corner Being the Life and Death of Francis Christopher Folyat, Bachelor of Divinity, and Father of a Large Family

"Round the Corner" by Gilbert Cannan is a story about Francis Christopher Folyat, a man of faith, grappling with life’s challenges as he becomes a husband and father. Beginning in a society undergoing significant transformation, Francis contends with both duty and his personal desires, ultimately discovering his own path as he deals with moral conflicts. The story follows Francis, who, influenced by his family’s expectations and particularly his mother's aspirations, decides he will enter the Church. As he embarks on this path, his experiences and thoughts provide insight into his struggle to find himself amidst the pressures and expectations of his family, focusing on their unfulfilled dreams and the burdens they place on him to maintain their legacy.