Colombine (1920) Paperback - 2007

""Colombine"" is a novel written by Hugh McCrae and published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young woman named Colombine, who is born into a wealthy family in Australia. Despite her privileged upbringing, Colombine is restless and yearns for something more in life. She becomes involved in the arts, particularly ballet and theatre, and begins to pursue a career as a performer.As Colombine navigates the world of the performing arts, she encounters a variety of colorful characters, including fellow performers, directors, and patrons. She also experiences love and heartbreak as she falls for a fellow performer named Pierrot, who is already married.The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. It also touches on the challenges faced by women in the early 20th century, particularly those who sought to break free from traditional gender roles and pursue careers in the arts.Overall, ""Colombine"" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of the performing arts in Australia during the early 20th century.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.