A Peep Behind the Scenes: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Peep Behind the Scenes is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Walton, O. F., Mrs. (1849–1939).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Peep Behind the Scenes
- Author credits: Walton, O. F., Mrs. (1849–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Family problems -- Juvenile fiction
- Theater -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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