The Curtain: An Anecdote (1921)

By Alex Macfarlan

Book Overview

The Curtain: An Anecdote is a short story written by Alexander Macfarlan and published in 1921. The story is set in a small Scottish village and follows the life of a young boy named Tammas who is fascinated by the theater. Tammas spends his days watching the actors rehearse and dreaming of one day becoming an actor himself. However, his dreams are shattered when the theater company is forced to leave the village due to lack of funds. Tammas is heartbroken and loses all hope of ever fulfilling his dream. Years later, Tammas becomes a successful businessman and returns to the village. He discovers that the theater company has returned and is performing in the village hall. Tammas attends the performance and is surprised to find that the company is using the same old curtain that he used to watch as a child. The curtain is old and tattered, but it still holds a special place in Tammas's heart. The story is a nostalgic and heartwarming tale of the power of childhood dreams and the importance of never giving up on them. It is a reminder that even the smallest things can hold great significance and that our past experiences shape who we are today. The Curtain: An Anecdote is a timeless classic that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 143731080X
• ISBN13: 9781437310801
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"