The Autobiography of a Clown

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The Autobiography of a Clown

by Isaac Frederick Marcosson

EN·~1 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CLOWN

0:18

A WORD ABOUT JULES

0:38

PREFACE

2:58

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:46

I I AM BORN IN A CIRCUS WAGON

14:35

II I BECOME A CLOWN

12:42

III I JOIN THE TENTED CIRCUS

11:08

IV I TELL ABOUT CLOWN TRICKS

15:17

V I LEARN ABOUT LIFE

11:18

VI I RELATE SOME CLOWN HISTORY

8:49
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Description

In this charming memoir, a seasoned circus clown recounts his life from the moment he was born in a wagon to his early days learning the art of slapstick and pantomime. He describes a childhood surrounded by performers—his mother a former ballet star, his father an acrobat—who taught him the ropes of the traveling show. The narrative captures the vivid sights, sounds, and camaraderie of the nomadic circus world, inviting listeners to step into the colorful tents and feel the pulse of the big top.

Beyond the pratfalls and painted smiles, the clown reflects on why laughter endures, arguing that humor is a universal language that bridges borders and comforts the soul. He shares his philosophy that a true clown must be both a diligent student of his craft and a compassionate friend to the audience, especially the children who adore him. Listeners will find a blend of humor, humility, and heartfelt insight into an art form often taken for granted.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (83K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Jun 29, 2014

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Isaac Frederick Marcosson

Isaac Frederick Marcosson

1876–1961

A fast-moving journalist and magazine editor, he turned business, politics, and world affairs into lively reading for a broad audience. His books and articles reflect an era when reporting on industry and public life was becoming a form of popular storytelling.

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