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Title: The Man Who Was Good
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Scans generously made available by the Internet Archive - University of Toronto, Robarts Library.)
Summary: "The Man Who Was Good" by Leonard Merrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the struggles and aspirations of theatrical life, particularly focusing on characters connected to the stage, such as chorus girls and actors. Much of the novel revolves around the complex relationships between these characters, particularly emphasizing themes of fidelity, ambition, and the harsh realities of life in the performing arts. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the world of theatrical performers through a dressing-room scene where several women converse after a show. Among them, Mrs. Carew reveals her connection to Mr. Seaton Carew, an actor who has been preoccupied with a mysterious meeting with Miss Westland, a fellow performer. Mrs. Carew's contemplative nature hints at underlying tensions in their relationship as she grapples with uncertainty about her husband's actions. The opening sets the groundwork for the exploration of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity against the backdrop of the theater, showcasing the vibrant yet volatile lives of those seeking success in an unforgiving industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Merrick, Leonard, 1864-1939
Author of introduction, etc.: Prothero, John K. (John Keith), 1869-1962
EBook No.: 43837
Published: Sep 28, 2013
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Physicians -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Man Who Was Good
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Scans generously made available by the Internet Archive - University of Toronto, Robarts Library.)
Summary: "The Man Who Was Good" by Leonard Merrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the struggles and aspirations of theatrical life, particularly focusing on characters connected to the stage, such as chorus girls and actors. Much of the novel revolves around the complex relationships between these characters, particularly emphasizing themes of fidelity, ambition, and the harsh realities of life in the performing arts. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the world of theatrical performers through a dressing-room scene where several women converse after a show. Among them, Mrs. Carew reveals her connection to Mr. Seaton Carew, an actor who has been preoccupied with a mysterious meeting with Miss Westland, a fellow performer. Mrs. Carew's contemplative nature hints at underlying tensions in their relationship as she grapples with uncertainty about her husband's actions. The opening sets the groundwork for the exploration of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity against the backdrop of the theater, showcasing the vibrant yet volatile lives of those seeking success in an unforgiving industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Merrick, Leonard, 1864-1939
Author of introduction, etc.: Prothero, John K. (John Keith), 1869-1962
EBook No.: 43837
Published: Sep 28, 2013
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Physicians -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.