The Greatest Circus Stories Ever Told: Amazing Stories Of Life Under The Big Top - Rilegato

Brennan, Stephen Vincent

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ISBN 10: 1592287409 ISBN 13: 9781592287406

Casa editrice: Lyons Pr, 2005

Riassunto

Everyone loves a circus. Whether it''s the Big Top or one of the earliest mud shows, the performances are as amusing as they are mysterious. This collection will allow the reader a glimpse at circuses from as long ago as the 1800s through modern day.

The pages of this collection are filled with colorful personalities, from clowns to acrobats, tightrope walkers to lion tamers. The circus offers something for everyone. It is the world in small. Some people may visit the show to gawk and stare, while others are seduced by the drama and mystique of the carefully choreographed, yet death-defying performances. Whatever the reason for going to the circus, everyone leaves in awe.

Each story in this enthralling collection is carefully selected by an author who has a unique viewpoint--firsthand experince. Selections include works from Don Rice, the ringmaster of one of the first circuses ever to be formed; Henry Miller, author of Smile at the Foot of a Ladder; Nelson Algren, from his book The Last Carousel; as well as pieces from P. T. Barnum, Emmett Kelly, Philippe Petit and more.

So whether your dream is to step right up, or sit back and enjoy the show, you''ll be mesmerized by this compilation.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Stephen Vincent Brennan has worked as a circus clown, book editor, teacher, cabaret artist, actor, director, sheephearder and playwright. He is the editor of Classic Adventure Stories, Classic Exploration Stories, The Greatest Cowboy Stories Ever Told, and Classic American Hero Stories. He is now an actor and director with the Theater Wing of the Kaufman Center in New York City, where he lives with his wife, his daughter, and his son.

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Everyone loves a circus. Whether it's the Big Top or one of the earliest mud shows, the performances are as amusing as they are mysterious. This anthology allows the reader to peek behind the curtain at circuses from as long ago as the 1800s through modern times.
This collection is filled with colorful personalities, from clowns to acrobats, tightrope walkers to lion tamers. The circus offers something spectacular for everyone. It is the world in miniature. Some people may visit the show to gawk and stare, while others are seduced by the drama and mystique of the carefully choreographed, yet death-defying performances. Whatever the reason for going to the circus, everyone leaves in awe.
Stephen Vincent Brennan, with his unique firsthand viewpoint, carefully selected each story in this enthralling collection. Included are works from Dan Rice, the ringmaster of one of the first circuses ever formed; Philippe Petit, author of On the High Wire; Edward Hoagland from his book Catman; and many more.
So whether your dream is to step right up or sit back and enjoy the show, you'll be mesmerized by this fascinating compilation.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Lyons Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1592287409
• ISBN 13: 9781592287406
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 300
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile