The Playactress (1894)

The Playactress is a novel written by Scottish author S.R. Crockett and published in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Nance Olden, who is a talented actress and performer. Nance is a strong-willed and independent woman who struggles to make a name for herself in the male-dominated world of theater. She faces many challenges and obstacles, including discrimination, sexism, and personal tragedies. Despite these setbacks, Nance remains determined to succeed and uses her wit, charm, and talent to win over audiences and gain the respect of her peers. Along the way, she falls in love with a fellow actor, but their relationship is threatened by jealousy and betrayal. The Playactress is a compelling and engaging story that explores themes of gender, identity, and the pursuit of fame and fortune. It is a classic work of Victorian literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.