A Peep Behind the Scenes by Mrs. O. F. Walton

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Author Walton, O. F., Mrs., 1849-1939
Title A Peep Behind the Scenes
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Peep_Behind_the_Scenes_(novel)
Note Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Timeless Truths Online Library, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland and the DP Team
Summary "A Peep Behind the Scenes" by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story sets the stage for a poignant exploration of the struggles faced by a family involved in a traveling theater, focusing particularly on the life of a young girl named Rosalie and her ill mother, who must perform despite her sickness. The novel raises themes of hardship, longing for home, and the stark contrast between the glamorous facade of entertainment and the dreary reality behind it. At the start of the narrative, the scene is established amidst a rainy fairground where Rosalie's family resides in a humble caravan. Rosalie, a delicate twelve-year-old girl, is introduced as the daughter of a struggling actor, while her mother battles sickness and a tumultuous life as an actress. The opening chapters convey the stark realities faced by Rosalie and her mother as they interact with a kindly old man who gives Rosalie a picture symbolizing hope. Through vivid descriptions of their surroundings and heartfelt conversations, the reader gains insight into their troubling existence, setting the tone for further exploration of their lives and relationships as they navigate the challenges of their tumultuous environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family problems -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Theater -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7437
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 13, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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