Project Gutenberg 2016-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 164 Moore, Frank Frankfort 1855 1931 Moore, F. Frankfort (Frank Frankfort) Littlemore, F. The Impudent Comedian, & Others The Impudent Comedian, and Others The impudent comedian -- Kitty Clive, actress -- A question of art -- The muse of tragedy -- The way to keep him -- The capture of the duke. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books "The Impudent Comedian & Others" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book focuses primarily on the character of Nelly Gwyn, an actress navigating the complexities and intrigues of her life in the theater, which intersects with the royal court. The opening portion introduces readers to a lively exchange between Nelly and her mother, highlighting themes of ambition, identity, and the contrasting lives of people from different social strata. The opening of the work sets the stage for Nelly's character, who reflects on her rise from humble beginnings as an orange seller to a celebrated actress. As she converses with her mother, the tone is filled with wit and humor, revealing both the affection and tension in their relationship. Nelly's mother alludes to a past love, Dick Harraden, returning to her life unexpectedly, which sparks a mix of nostalgia and apprehension in Nelly. This initial encounter hints at deeper emotional entanglements and societal pressures, drawing readers into the intricate world of love and ambition that defines Nelly's existence, setting the tone for the delightful and dramatic tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Short stories Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction Celebrities -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: British Literature 295516 2025-07-20T16:17:16.842229 text/html 287978 2024-10-23T00:26:55 text/html 1928841 2025-07-20T16:17:21.681158 application/epub+zip 1928160 2025-07-20T16:17:17.733189 application/epub+zip 129221 2025-07-20T16:17:17.220194 application/epub+zip 2004626 2025-07-20T16:17:24.824164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1982273 2025-07-20T16:17:20.898223 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193252 2022-09-23T16:52:24.189120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243880 2025-07-20T16:17:16.195185 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 224143 2024-10-23T00:26:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18295 2025-07-20T16:17:24.966149 application/rdf+xml 9200 2025-07-20T16:17:17.304227 image/jpeg 2452 2025-07-20T16:17:17.262198 image/jpeg 3095521 2025-07-20T16:17:16.914258 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 en.wikipedia