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100	1		_aGrossmith, George, _d1847-1912
245	1	2	_aA Society Clown: Reminiscences
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 2016-10-06
505	0		_aExplanatory -- Early recollections -- At Bow Street Police Court -- From amateur to professional -- In the provinces -- Gilbert and Sullivan -- A society clown -- A very snobbish chapter.
508			_aProduced by Arthur DiBianca
520			_a"A Society Clown: Reminiscences" by George Grossmith is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the late 19th century. This work reflects Grossmith’s experiences and observations as a performer, chronicling his journey from a young amateur entertainer to a professional clown in society. It provides insight into the entertainment culture of the time, as well as personal anecdotes about the individuals and events that shaped his career. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Grossmith’s self-deprecating humor and his reflections on the nature of autobiographies, which he discusses with a fellow dinner guest. He reveals his excitement and self-awareness as he embarks on writing his own reminiscences, humorously acknowledging the potential pitfalls of such a project. He sets the stage with vivid descriptions of a melancholy February evening and begins recounting his early memories of life and family, including humorous childhood incidents, his early infatuations, and the continuing development of his passion for performance. Grossmith’s lighthearted tone and skillful storytelling draw the reader into his world, preparing them for the entertaining accounts that follow throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aActors -- Biography
653			_aGrossmith, George, 1847-1912
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53225
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