02241cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450019001432640051001623000047002133360026002603370026002863380036003125000089003485000031004375080045004685201154005135340045016676530025017126530056017376530025017936530043018188560042018613670UtSlPG20260610133115.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aReade, Charles,d1814-188410aPeg Woffington 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peg_Woffington_(novel)  aRelease date is 2003-01-01  aProduced by James Rusk, and David Widger  a"Peg Woffington" by Charles Reade is a dramatic story written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the life of the celebrated actress Margaret Woffington, exploring themes of theatre, personal ambition, and the turbulent interactions of love and art. The book highlights various actors and playwrights of the era, including Mr. Vane, who admires Woffington's talent and beauty.  At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Triplet, a struggling scene painter and playwright, who is beset by his artistic failures and dreams of literary success. His dissatisfaction with his life is contrasted with his admiration for Mrs. Woffington, who captivates audiences with her performances. The story unfolds in a theatre setting, where characters navigate their aspirations and relationships, including Mr. Vane's burgeoning passion for Woffington, while also highlighting the dynamics and rivalries among the actors. The opening establishes the stage as a vivid backdrop for the drama that evolves, promising a rich exploration of both the personal and professional lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBiographical fiction  aGreat Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction  aActresses -- Fiction  aWoffington, Margaret, -1760 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3670