A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 3) by M. E. Braddon
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"A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 3)" by M. E. Braddon is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. Following the lives of struggling actors, the story centers around Justina Elgood, a seventeen-year-old actress who is dissatisfied with her life and yearns for something beyond the theatre, and her father, Matthew Elgood, an aging performer committed to their profession. As they navigate their existence, themes of ambition, discontent,
and the complex dynamics of theatrical life emerge. The opening of the novel presents a picturesque meadow where Justina and her father are resting. Justina expresses a desire to escape the confines of her acting career and the frustrations of her mundane life, wanting to find solace in nature rather than the theatre she detests. Her father, however, emphasizes the importance of their acting profession, despite its challenges. The encounter with two young men, James and Maurice, introduces new dynamics, as James shows immediate interest in Justina, prompting a budding friendship that may challenge her understanding of love and ambition. The characters' interactions begin to unveil the class distinctions and personal aspirations that underpin their lives in the provincial theatre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Larry B. Harrison, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57086 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57086-0 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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