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Beer, Thomas
1889
1940
The Fair Rewards
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"The Fair Rewards" by Thomas Beer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Carlson, a theater manager, as he navigates the tumultuous world of stage production in New York. The novel delves into the personal and professional challenges of its characters, including actors and playwrights, and explores themes of ambition, artistry, and the often harsh realities of the theatrical profession. The opening of the novel introduces John Carlson during rehearsals for the play “Nicoline,” setting the stage for the intense pressures managers face in the theater world. Carlson’s nervousness is palpable as he wrestles with the inadequacies of his cast, particularly the leading woman he fears does not live up to the expectations of their production. Through his interactions with playwright Mr. Fitch and the common actress Cora Boyle, the reader gains insight into Carlson’s struggles with health, finances, and personal aspirations amidst the chaotic backdrop of theater life in 1895 New York. The opening effectively sets a tone of urgency and highlights the thin line between success and failure in the pursuit of artistic merit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Theater -- Fiction
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