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The Actor-Manager
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781434423283
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Oct 4 2024
Pages: 350
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.78 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
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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