Poor Caroline
Poor Caroline by Winifred Holtby is a satirical exploration of human nature, published by Dead Authors Society on May 9, 2023. This edition spans 161 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Caroline Denton-Smyth, an eccentric character adorned in feathers and beads, who dreams of establishing the Christian Cinema Company as her means of reform. Set against the backdrop of her solitary life in West Kensington, Caroline’s ambitions reveal her as a self-proclaimed pioneer willing to risk everything for her ideals.
Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters that make up Caroline’s board of directors, each bringing their own quirks and aspirations to the story. The group includes Basil St. Denis, who represents the upper class yet struggles financially; Joseph Isenbaum, who has societal ambitions for his son; and Eleanor de la Roux, Caroline’s independent cousin. Additionally, the narrative features Hugh Macafee, a Scottish film technician, young Father Mortimer, a war-scarred priest, and Clifton Johnson, an American screenwriter with dubious intentions. Through these interactions, the book delves into themes of ambition, eccentricity, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Winifred Holtby affectionately observes the foibles of human nature in this sparkling satire. Caroline Denton-Smyth is an eccentric, dressed in trailing feathers and jangling beads, peering out from behind her lorgnette. Sitting alone in her West Kensington bedsitter, she dreams of the Christian Cinema Company—her vehicle for reform. For Caroline sees herself as a pioneer, one who must risk everything for the “Cause of the Right.” Her board of directors is a motley crew including Basil St. Denis, upper crust but impecunious; Joseph Isenbaum, aspiring to society and Eton for his son; Eleanor de la Roux, Caroline’s independent cousin from South Africa; Hugh Macafee, a curt Scottish film technician; young Father Mortimer, scarred from World War I; and Clifton Johnson, a seedy American scenario writer on the make.
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