The Silver Domino

Download or read book The Silver Domino written by Marie Corelli and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Marie Corelli’s brilliant commentary on the personal and professional politics of the literary community full of colorful characters fueled by fame, criticism and competition. It’s a bold and insightful depiction of nineteenth century publishing. At the time of publication, Marie Corelli was an established writer who had been criticized for her style and subject matter. In The Silver Domino; or Side Whispers and Literary, she adopts an anonymous persona to present a series of observations regarding the state of the industry and its most notable figures. She paints a vivid picture of hypocrites who target some writers but elude others. She also challenges the press and her male counterparts while touting her own genius. The Silver Domino; or Side Whispers and Literary is a brutally honest portrait of Corelli’s many thoughts. It is a captivating and necessary addition to satirical literature. She offers a revealing look at the industry and its true state of affairs. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Silver Domino; or Side Whispers and Literary is both modern and readable.