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041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	2	_aA story of the sawdust: The pathetic history of "Old Props'" darling
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aMultum in parvo library, vol. 3, no. 25, January, 1896
500			_aRelease date is 2022-11-14
508			_aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
520			_a"A Story of the Sawdust: The Pathetic History of 'Old Props' Darling" by Anonymous is a poignant fictional narrative that likely originates from the late 19th century. This story, which can be categorized as a work of sentimental fiction, delves into the life of a young circus performer named Patty, revealing her tragic existence and the experiences that shape her character within the circus environment. The narrative explores themes of innocence, love, betrayal, and the harsh realities faced by individuals in the entertainment industry. The story follows Patty, who is raised in the circus after the sudden death of her mother, a slack-wire performer. Under the protection of Old Props, a kind-hearted circus man, she grows up surrounded by the vibrant yet tumultuous world of the circus. As she matures into a talented equestrienne, Patty attracts the attention of a charming yet manipulative young man, leading her to unknowingly fall in love, resulting in the heart-wrenching consequences of her naivety. Ultimately, Patty finds herself devastated by heartbreak and illness, culminating in a tragic end that reflects the vulnerabilities and darker aspects of life in the circus, leaving her guardian, Old Props, to mourn for her lost potential and the heavy price of her love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: A. B. Courtney, 1896
653			_aShort stories
653			_aCircus performers -- Fiction
830		0	_aMultum in parvo library, vol. 3, no. 25, January, 1896
856	4		_uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:637614
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69349
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