The Flare Of The Footlights (1907)

By Horace Wyndham

Book Overview

The Flare of the Footlights, written by Horace Wyndham and published in 1907, is a novel set in the world of the theatre. The story follows the lives of a group of actors and actresses, as well as the people behind the scenes who make the productions possible.The main character is a young actress named Cynthia Carew, who is struggling to make a name for herself in the theatre world. She is determined to succeed, but she must navigate the politics and rivalries of the theatre world, as well as her own personal demons.Along the way, Cynthia meets a number of colorful characters, including a famous actor who takes her under his wing, a wealthy patron of the arts who becomes her benefactor, and a rival actress who will stop at nothing to sabotage her career.The Flare of the Footlights is a fascinating look at the world of the theatre in the early 20th century, with all its glamour, intrigue, and drama. It is a story of ambition, love, and betrayal, and it captures the excitement and energy of the stage in vivid detail.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: 1437316298
• ISBN13: 9781437316292
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"