Polly of the Circus (eBook, PDF) - Mayo, Margaret
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We meet Polly on her sixteenth birthday. She has always been part of the circus. Her father worked the big cats (and died on the job) and her mother rode horses, but also had a tragic accident when Polly was just a baby. Big Jim and Old Toby the clown raised her, and Polly became a horse rider herself. But one night Polly miscalculates a leap through a hoop while in the ring, and falls from her horse. Jim carries her to the nearest help, the church and parsonage nearby.When Polly wakes up the next day, the circus has gone on to another town and she needs time to recover from her injuries. What…mehr

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We meet Polly on her sixteenth birthday. She has always been part of the circus. Her father worked the big cats (and died on the job) and her mother rode horses, but also had a tragic accident when Polly was just a baby. Big Jim and Old Toby the clown raised her, and Polly became a horse rider herself. But one night Polly miscalculates a leap through a hoop while in the ring, and falls from her horse. Jim carries her to the nearest help, the church and parsonage nearby.When Polly wakes up the next day, the circus has gone on to another town and she needs time to recover from her injuries. What will change in her life during the year it takes for her to regain her health? When the circus comes back to town will she ride again? And what do the elders of the church think of the charity their parson is extending to this (gasp) Circus Girl?! A simple story in a way, but it has it moments as well, such as when the parson tells the church people that he won't leave them because they so desperately need someone to show them how to behave like Christians.
Autorenporträt
Margaret Mayo was an American author and playwright known for her works that often explore themes of love, identity, and social issues. She gained popularity in the early 20th century, with her writing characterized by emotional depth and vivid characterization. Mayo is best known for her novel ""Polly of the Circus,"" which captures the life of a young girl raised in a circus and addresses themes of resilience and societal acceptance. Her works frequently reflect the complexities of female experience, often highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women in a changing society. In addition to her novels, Mayo wrote several plays, contributing to her reputation in the literary world. Her storytelling often blends elements of romance and drama, making her works appealing to a broad audience. Despite her success during her lifetime, her work has largely faded from contemporary discussions, yet it continues to offer insights into early 20th-century social dynamics