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Title: Harlequin and Columbine
Note: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "Harlequin and Columbine" by Booth Tarkington is a novel set in the late 19th century, exploring the world of theater and the complexities of artistic expression. The story centers around Talbot Potter, a charismatic and successful stage actor, who navigates the challenges of rehearsing a new play while dealing with the personalities and dynamics of the theater world, including a promising young playwright and an intriguing understudy named Wanda Malone. The opening of the novel introduces us to Talbot Potter as he makes his way through the bustling streets of New York City, showcasing his serene yet self-aware demeanor amidst the distractions of the Fifth Avenue crowd. As the rehearsal unfolds, we meet Stewart Canby, the anxious playwright experiencing his first rehearsal, and we witness the tension that arises when Potter begins improvising lines and altering the script to fit his artistic vision. Canby grapples with the challenges of maintaining the integrity of his work as Potter's larger-than-life personality dominates the scene. The interplay of ambition, creativity, and human relationships sets the stage for a rich exploration of the theatrical world, hinting at conflicts and connections that will develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 6401
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Theater -- Fiction
Subject: Actors and actresses -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Harlequin and Columbine
Note: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "Harlequin and Columbine" by Booth Tarkington is a novel set in the late 19th century, exploring the world of theater and the complexities of artistic expression. The story centers around Talbot Potter, a charismatic and successful stage actor, who navigates the challenges of rehearsing a new play while dealing with the personalities and dynamics of the theater world, including a promising young playwright and an intriguing understudy named Wanda Malone. The opening of the novel introduces us to Talbot Potter as he makes his way through the bustling streets of New York City, showcasing his serene yet self-aware demeanor amidst the distractions of the Fifth Avenue crowd. As the rehearsal unfolds, we meet Stewart Canby, the anxious playwright experiencing his first rehearsal, and we witness the tension that arises when Potter begins improvising lines and altering the script to fit his artistic vision. Canby grapples with the challenges of maintaining the integrity of his work as Potter's larger-than-life personality dominates the scene. The interplay of ambition, creativity, and human relationships sets the stage for a rich exploration of the theatrical world, hinting at conflicts and connections that will develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 6401
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Theater -- Fiction
Subject: Actors and actresses -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.