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100 1 _aMoore, Frank Frankfort,
_d1855-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Impudent Comedian, & Others
246 1 _aThe Impudent Comedian, and Others
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
505 0 _aThe impudent comedian -- Kitty Clive, actress -- A question of art -- The muse of tragedy -- The way to keep him -- The capture of the duke.
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books
520 _a"The Impudent Comedian & Others" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book focuses primarily on the character of Nelly Gwyn, an actress navigating the complexities and intrigues of her life in the theater, which intersects with the royal court. The opening portion introduces readers to a lively exchange between Nelly and her mother, highlighting themes of ambition, identity, and the contrasting lives of people from different social strata. The opening of the work sets the stage for Nelly's character, who reflects on her rise from humble beginnings as an orange seller to a celebrated actress. As she converses with her mother, the tone is filled with wit and humor, revealing both the affection and tension in their relationship. Nelly's mother alludes to a past love, Dick Harraden, returning to her life unexpectedly, which sparks a mix of nostalgia and apprehension in Nelly. This initial encounter hints at deeper emotional entanglements and societal pressures, drawing readers into the intricate world of love and ambition that defines Nelly's existence, setting the tone for the delightful and dramatic tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
653 _aCelebrities -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51923
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