Percival Pollard

Broschiertes Buch

The Imitator

A Novel (1901)

Beschreibung

The Imitator: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Percival Pollard and published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young man named George Waring who is an actor and impersonator. He is known for his ability to imitate famous personalities and is often hired to perform at various events.As the story progresses, George's success as an actor and impersonator begins to take a toll on his personal life. He becomes increasingly isolated and disconnected from his friends and family, and his obsession with his craft begins to consume him.The novel explores themes of identity, fame, and the price of success. It also delves into the psychology of performance and the ways in which our identities can be shaped by the roles we play.Overall, The Imitator: A Novel is a thought-provoking and introspective work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the world of performance and the complexities of human identity.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

Joseph Percival Pollard was an American literary critic, novelist, and short story writer. Born in Greifswald, Pomerania, to English and German parents, he attended Eastbourne College in Sussex, England. His family immigrated to the United States in 1885. After growing up in Iowa, he spent much of his life traveling between London, Paris, and New York. His most famous work was Their Day in Court, a 1909 book of literary and cultural commentary. His works reveal his rejection of naturalism and disdain for popular commercial tastes, instead championing aestheticism and literary impressionism. Other works include Dreams of Today (1907), a book of decadent 'weird tales' in the vein of Chambers' The King in Yellow, the critical study Masks and Minstrels of New Germany (1911), the novels The Imitator (1901) and Lingo Dan (1903), and a play written in collaboration with Leo Ditrichstein, The Ambitious Mrs. Alcott, which opened and closed on Broadway after 24 performances in 1907. Pollard, 42, died unexpectedly of "brain neuritis" in Baltimore in 1911, ending a promising career. Mencken and Bierce attended the funeral. His cremated remains were sent to Iowa.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9781437074048
• ISBN-10: 1437074049
• Artikelnr.: 25512992