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. Their leader is an enigmatic hero known only by his …showed first 85 words of 350 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 350 total…discussion and activities to allow educators to incorporate the musical 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.
