"A Society Clown: Reminiscences" by George Grossmith is a compilation of personal stories from the late 1800s, showcasing Grossmith's evolution from an aspiring young artist to a seasoned society clown. The book captures the spirit of the era's entertainment scene, detailing his personal encounters with people and events that influenced his career. The book starts with Grossmith's characteristic self-effacing humor, as he discusses the complexities of writing an autobiography with a dinner companion. With detailed depictions of a gloomy February evening, he shares early recollections of his family life and his growing love of performing, enticing readers into the amusing stories that follow.
A Society Clown: Reminiscences
By George Grossmith
Witness the humorous climb of a young entertainer as he navigates the vibrant world of late 19th-century society, transforming into a celebrated clown.
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About the AuthorGeorge Grossmith was an English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer. His performing career spanned more than four decades. As a writer and composer, he created 18 comic operas, nearly 100 musical sketches, some 600 songs and piano pieces, three books and both serious and comic pieces for newspapers and magazines.
George Grossmith was an English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer. His performing career spanned more than four decades. As a writer and composer, he created 18 comic operas, nearly 100 musical sketches, some 600 songs and piano pieces, three books and both serious and comic pieces for newspapers and magazines.
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