A Peep Behind the Scenes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walton, O. F., Mrs., 1849-1939

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by Timeless Truths Online Library, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland and the DP Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Peep_Behind_the_Scenes_(novel)

Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-02-01