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The Curtain: An Anecdote (1921)

The Curtain: An Anecdote (1921)

Macfarlan, Alexander

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ISBN10: 1165109662
ISBN13: 9781165109661
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Curtain: An Anecdote is a short story written by Alexander Macfarlan and published in 1921. The story revolves around a man named John, who is an actor in a theater company. John is known for his exceptional acting skills, but he is also known for his strange behavior. He always insists on having a curtain in front of him while he is performing, which has led to rumors that he is hiding something.One day, the theater company decides to remove the curtain during one of John's performances. To everyone's surprise, they find that John has no legs and has been using the curtain to conceal his disability. The story explores the themes of identity, acceptance, and the lengths people will go to hide their vulnerabilities.Macfarlan's writing style is straightforward and concise, with a focus on character development and dialogue. The story is a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding towards others, and the consequences of judging people based on appearances. The Curtain: An Anecdote is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers to this day.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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