This Stage Of Fools (1913)

By Leonard Merrick and Leonard 1864-1939 Merrick

Book Overview

This Stage of Fools is a novel written by Leonard Merrick and first published in 1913. The story follows the life of a struggling actor named James Owen, who is desperate to make it big in the theater world of London. Despite his talent and passion for acting, James finds himself constantly struggling to make ends meet and facing rejection after rejection. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy patron of the arts, a fellow actor who becomes his friend and rival, and a beautiful actress who captures his heart. As James navigates the ups and downs of the theater world, he must also grapple with his own insecurities and fears, as well as the harsh realities of life as an artist. This Stage of Fools is a poignant and insightful look at the world of acting and the sacrifices that artists must make in pursuit of their dreams.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: 116417763X
• ISBN13: 9781164177630
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"