Project Gutenberg 2011-01-21 Public domain in the USA. 179 Filon, Augustin 1841 1916 Filon, Pierre Marie Augustin Prichard, J. V. Prichard, Joseph Vila Pritchard, J. V. (Joseph Vila) Garrick's Pupil Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. "Garrick's Pupil" by Augustin Filon is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to the character of Esther Woodville, a young actress whose career is beginning to flourish in the vibrant world of 18th-century London. The story unfolds against the backdrop of art, theatre, and societal dynamics as Esther interacts with notable figures such as the esteemed painter Sir Joshua Reynolds, showcasing her struggles with independence and the expectations imposed upon her by society. At the start of the novel, the reader is immersed in a picturesque English spring afternoon, where Esther arrives at Reynolds's studio accompanied by her aunt. The chapter vividly portrays their arrival and the bustling atmosphere of London, enriched with intricate details about the sights and sounds surrounding them. As Esther prepares to sit for her portrait as the character Rosalind from Shakespeare's play, the conversation with Reynolds reveals her longing for freedom from her aunt's strict guardianship and the constraints of society. This opening sets up Esther's journey through a world filled with ambition, romance, and the complexities of love, hinting at her internal conflicts and the potential challenges she will face as she navigates her newfound fame. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en French fiction -- Translations into English Garrick, David, 1717-1779 -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 358473 2025-08-14T09:17:11.526014 text/html 360648 2021-01-07T10:39:59 text/html 1050772 2025-08-14T09:17:18.736929 application/epub+zip 1054379 2025-08-14T09:17:13.611984 application/epub+zip 221696 2025-08-14T09:17:12.370987 application/epub+zip 1234440 2025-08-14T09:17:22.756926 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1200119 2025-08-14T09:17:17.879001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343167 2022-09-16T06:33:16.219267 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327603 2025-08-14T09:17:10.691975 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 327440 2021-01-07T10:39:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 327432 2021-01-07T10:39:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21300 2025-08-14T09:17:22.904918 application/rdf+xml 13744 2025-08-14T09:17:12.867979 image/jpeg 3592 2025-08-14T09:17:12.616979 image/jpeg 131667 2021-01-07T10:39:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 941250 2021-01-07T10:39:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 131586 2021-01-07T10:39:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 1010512 2025-08-14T09:17:11.609963 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia