A Society Clown - Grossmith, George
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Delve into the life and times of George Grossmith, the celebrated performer and "society clown," in this captivating biography. A prominent figure in late Victorian society, Grossmith offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of entertainment and celebrity. More than just a comedian, Grossmith was an acute observer of social mores, and his insights provide a unique perspective on the era. Explore the experiences of this multifaceted artist, whose talents spanned acting, writing, and musical performance. This book offers a personal and revealing look at the man behind the laughter. This…mehr

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Delve into the life and times of George Grossmith, the celebrated performer and "society clown," in this captivating biography. A prominent figure in late Victorian society, Grossmith offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of entertainment and celebrity. More than just a comedian, Grossmith was an acute observer of social mores, and his insights provide a unique perspective on the era. Explore the experiences of this multifaceted artist, whose talents spanned acting, writing, and musical performance. This book offers a personal and revealing look at the man behind the laughter. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience Grossmith's story as it was originally intended. A captivating read for anyone interested in biography, autobiography, or the history of performance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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George Grossmith, an English humorist, writer, composer, actor, and singer, lived from 9 December 1847 to 1 March 1912. Over four decades made up his performing career. He produced 18 humorous operas, approximately 100 musical sketches, 600 songs and piano compositions, three books, as well as serious and lighthearted articles for newspapers and publications. Weedon and George Grossmith are brothers. Walter Weedon Grossmith, also known as Weedon Grossmith, was an English writer, painter, actor, and playwright. He is best known for co-authoring The Diary of a Nobody (1892) with his brother, the music hall comedian, and Gilbert and Sullivan performer George Grossmith. Walter Weedon Grossmith lived from 9 June 1854 to 14 June 1919. Weedon Grossmith received praise for his illustrations in The Diary of a Nobody. Before and during his time with Gilbert and Sullivan, Grossmith was also well-known for delivering his own humorous piano sketches and songs, making him the most well-liked British solo performer of the 1890s. Weedon Grossmith had a background in painting but was unable to support himself in that field, so he turned to acting mostly for financial gain. He wrote several plays and was a successful impresario, and performer.¿