The Barn Stormers: Being the Tragical Side of a Comedy

By Harcourt Williamson

Book Overview

The Barn Stormers: Being The Tragical Side Of A Comedy (1897) is a novel written by Mrs. Harcourt Williamson. The book tells the story of a group of traveling actors who perform in barns and other makeshift venues throughout the American Midwest in the late 19th century. The novel explores the lives and struggles of these actors, as well as the challenges they face in a world that often looks down on their profession.The main character of the book is a young actress named Dolly, who dreams of becoming a star on the New York stage. Along with her fellow actors, she performs in small towns and rural areas, facing a variety of obstacles along the way. These include hostile audiences, bad weather, and financial difficulties.As the story unfolds, Dolly and her companions find themselves caught up in a series of tragic events that threaten to derail their careers and their lives. Despite the challenges they face, however, they remain committed to their craft and to each other, forging bonds of friendship and loyalty that help them to persevere in the face of adversity.Overall, The Barn Stormers is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of life on the road for traveling actors in the late 19th century. With its colorful characters, vivid descriptions, and gripping plot, this book is sure to captivate readers who are interested in the history of American theater and the lives of those who have dedicated themselves to the craft of acting.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: 1437313698
• ISBN13: 9781437313697
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"