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The Big Tent (1921)

The Big Tent (1921)

Canfield, Flavia Camp

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ISBN10: 1164127365
ISBN13: 9781164127369
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 294
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Big Tent is a novel written by Flavia Camp Canfield and originally published in 1921. The story revolves around a traveling circus that visits a small town in the United States. The circus is owned by the charismatic and enigmatic Colonel Gurney, who is beloved by his performers and adored by the townspeople. The novel follows the lives of the circus performers, including the acrobats, clowns, and animal trainers, as well as the townspeople who are drawn to the excitement and spectacle of the circus.The Big Tent explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in life. Many of the characters in the novel are searching for a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and the circus provides a temporary escape from their everyday lives. The novel also touches on issues of class and social inequality, as the circus performers come from a wide range of backgrounds and face discrimination and prejudice from some of the townspeople.Throughout the novel, Canfield paints a vivid picture of life in a traveling circus, with its colorful characters, daring performances, and behind-the-scenes drama. The Big Tent is a timeless story that celebrates the human spirit and the power of community, and it continues to captivate readers nearly a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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