The Jugglers: A Story

Name: The Jugglers: A Story
Author: Molly Elliot Seawell

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A traveling theatrical company of jugglers and singers winters in the small town of Bienville, and the narrative follows their preparations, conflicts, and ambitions as performances and personal lives intertwine. Central is a young prima donna who rose from humble origins; her vanity, longing for recognition, and fragile pride affect her relationships with a devoted partner, a teasing aristocratic juggler, and the boastful manager and his observant wife. Episodes in the town—social rivalries, a wedding veiled in mystery, a sudden deluge, and a culminating day of public triumph—explore themes of performance, social aspiration, loyalty, and the gap between appearance and reality.

About the Author

Molly Elliot Seawell

Molly Elliot Seawell was an American author known for her diverse contributions to literature, including novels, children's stories, and historical narratives. Her works often reflect her interest in American history and society, as seen in titles like "A Virginia Cavalier" and "Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics." Seawell's storytelling is characterized by rich character development and vivid settings, appealing to both young readers and adults. She also wrote engaging tales of adventure and the sea, such as "Quarterdeck and Fok'sle: Stories of the Sea." Through her varied body of work, Seawell has left a notable mark on American literary heritage.

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