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The Actor-Manager

The Actor-Manager

The Actor-Manager

Leonard Merrick

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Editorial:
Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781434423283
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This novel follows the struggles of Edward O’Farrell, an actor-manager determined to succeed in the competitive world of the London theater. As he juggles the demands of running a theater company, pursuing his artistic ambitions, and managing his personal relationships, O’Farrell faces both professional and personal challenges. Leonard Merrick’s insightful portrayal of the theatrical world offers a rich exploration of ambition, artistic integrity, and the sacrifices required for success, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London.Leonard Merrick (1864-1939) was an English writer who J. M. Barrie called 'the novelist’s novelist'. Merrick’s works, several of which were made into films, include 'The Actor-Manager,' 'The Quaint Companions,' 'The Worldlings,' 'Cynthia' and others.

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