Edgar Jepson

Broschiertes Buch

Pollyooly Dances (1920)

Beschreibung

Pollyooly Dances is a novel written by Edgar Jepson and published in 1920. The book follows the story of Pollyooly, a young girl who is left alone in London after her grandfather dies. Pollyooly is taken in by a kind family but finds herself in trouble when she is falsely accused of stealing a valuable necklace. Determined to clear her name, Pollyooly sets out on a mission to find the real thief and prove her innocence. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a famous dancer who becomes her mentor and helps her prepare for a dance competition. With her plucky spirit and determination, Pollyooly faces challenges head-on and ultimately triumphs in the end. The novel is a charming and uplifting tale of a young girl's journey to find her place in the world and overcome adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

English novelist Edgar Alfred Jepson mostly created mystical and fantasy tales in addition to adventure and detective fiction. He wrote under the pen name Edgar Alfred Jepson and on occasion under the alias R. Edison Page.In Bloomsbury, London, on November 28, 1863, Edgar Jepson was born. He was raised in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, and received his degree from Oxford's Balliol College. After finishing his schooling, he lived in Barbados for a while before relocating to London's King's Bench Walk neighborhood, where he started his writing career. He cooperated with writers including Hugh Clevely, Arthur Machen, and John Gawsworth while writing under the pen name R. Edison Page. For a brief time, he served as the magazine's editor, and he contributed significantly to Richard Barham Middleton's legacy following his passing. He belonged to both the New Bohemians drinking club and the Square Club, which dates back to 1908. On April 12, 1938, Edgar Jepson passed away in his Hampstead home. His former wife Frita Bisham Holmes, the daughter of musician and composer Henry Holmes, as well as his son and both daughters, all survived him.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9781104365738
• ISBN-10: 1104365731
• Artikelnr.: 26406613