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World Fiction Book - The Scarlet Pimpernel
Title: World Fiction Book - The Scarlet Pimpernel
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 350 | Pages: 1.5 (approximately 235 words/page)
World Fiction Book - The Scarlet Pimpernel
In 1905, a young Hungarian born writer named the Baroness Orczy created an audacious and reckless hero, a "daring plotter" who used "tricks and games" against the cruelties of the French Revolution. In the best tradition of A Tale of Two Cities, the story mixed historical fact with dramatic adventure: as the Reign of Terror reaches its bloody climax in 1794, a brave band of Englishmen risk their lives to rescue the intended victims of the guillotine.
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into their curriculum. Interviews with The Scarlet Pimpernel's creators will give students a background into the conception of a grand-scale musical; they also give advice to young people considering a career in the theatre. Each section includes resources for further study, as well as "cyber-resources": web-sites and newsgroup addresses to allow educators and students to continue their research on-line. With background and exploration, this study guide can enrich the theatrical experience for students and educators.
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