[Grammar] It was the last evening of Carnival.

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It was the last evening of Carnival.
This is a quote from The Arrow of Gold by Joseph Conrad. Why does he not use an article before 'Carnival'? Is it because he treats it as a proper name?
 
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A bit further, however, he writes 'the Carnival'.
 
In what complete sentence?
 
Is he talking about this particular Carnival in that sentence?
 
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