Fame For A Woman: Or Splendid Mourning (1902)

By Cranstoun Metcalfe

Book Overview

""Fame For A Woman: Or Splendid Mourning"" is a novel written by Metcalfe Cranstoun and first published in 1902. The book is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is determined to become famous and successful in the world of theatre. Margaret is a talented actress, but she faces many challenges and obstacles as she tries to make a name for herself in a male-dominated industry.The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and sacrifice as Margaret navigates the ups and downs of her career. She falls in love with a wealthy man named Arthur, but their relationship is complicated by his disapproving family and her own desire for fame. Margaret also struggles with the pressures of fame and the toll it takes on her personal life.Throughout the book, Cranstoun offers a vivid portrayal of the theatre world in the early 1900s, including the backstage drama, the rivalries between actors, and the challenges of putting on successful productions. The novel also touches on issues of gender and class, as Margaret faces discrimination and prejudice from those who believe that women should not pursue careers in the arts.Overall, ""Fame For A Woman: Or Splendid Mourning"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of theatre in the early 1900s and explores timeless themes of ambition, love, and sacrifice.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436844266
• ISBN13: 9781436844260
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"