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Title: The Honey-Pot
Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Honey-Pot" by Countess Barcynska is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of London's theatrical scene, it primarily focuses on the lives of two young women, Maggy Delamere and Alexandra Hersey, as they navigate ambitions, hardships, and personal choices within the world of show business. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, morality, and the struggle for self-identity amidst societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Maggy, a chorus girl preparing for a crucial voice trial at the prestigious Pall Mall Theatre, highlighting her aspirations and the pressures of her lifestyle. While getting ready in her modest lodgings, she is optimistic yet realistic about her circumstances, contrasting her vivacity with the daunting nature of showbiz. As she enters the theater, we witness her interactions with an inexperienced girl named Alexandra, who also seeks a place in the chorus, revealing both girls’ hopes and fears surrounding their futures. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their friendship, conflicting ambitions, and the impact of their choices against the harsh realities of their profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Barcynska, Countess (Hélène), 1894-1964
EBook No.: 42531
Published: Apr 14, 2013
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Theater -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Honey-Pot
Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Honey-Pot" by Countess Barcynska is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of London's theatrical scene, it primarily focuses on the lives of two young women, Maggy Delamere and Alexandra Hersey, as they navigate ambitions, hardships, and personal choices within the world of show business. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, morality, and the struggle for self-identity amidst societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Maggy, a chorus girl preparing for a crucial voice trial at the prestigious Pall Mall Theatre, highlighting her aspirations and the pressures of her lifestyle. While getting ready in her modest lodgings, she is optimistic yet realistic about her circumstances, contrasting her vivacity with the daunting nature of showbiz. As she enters the theater, we witness her interactions with an inexperienced girl named Alexandra, who also seeks a place in the chorus, revealing both girls’ hopes and fears surrounding their futures. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their friendship, conflicting ambitions, and the impact of their choices against the harsh realities of their profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Barcynska, Countess (Hélène), 1894-1964
EBook No.: 42531
Published: Apr 14, 2013
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Theater -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.