02347cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000430012624500330016926400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850801850041952012750060453400450187965300260192465300110195085600430196199900170200446139UtSlPG20260610134047.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a10008406  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aMarcosson, Isaac Frederick,d1876-196114aThe Autobiography of a Clown 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-06-29  aProduced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"The Autobiography of a Clown" by Isaac Frederick Marcosson is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and career of Jules Turnour, a circus clown whose journey begins in a circus wagon and takes him through the enchanting yet challenging world of clowning. Through Turnour's narrative, the reader is introduced to the traditions, challenges, and unique experiences that define the life of a clown.  In this enlightening autobiography, Jules Turnour shares his experiences growing up in a circus environment and his eventual transition from acrobatics to clowning. He illustrates the hard work behind the art of clowning, detailing his rigorous training and the physical demands of the profession. Turnour's reflections highlight the emotional depth of a clown's life, revealing both the joy he brings to audiences and the personal sorrows he grapples with. This blend of levity and gravity provides a compelling insight into the clown's world, making the reader appreciate the complexity behind the character who seeks to entertain while often hiding their own pain. Ultimately, Turnour's story serves as a tribute to the enduring spirit of laughter and the magic of the circus. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTurnour, Jules, -1931  aClowns40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46139  c86978d86978