Barry Pain's The End of a Show is a collection of short stories that explore the lives of people in the entertainment industry. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the backstage of a theater to the dressing rooms of a television studio. The characters in the stories are all connected to the entertainment industry in some way, whether they are actors, directors, producers, or writers. The stories explore the relationships between the characters, as well as the struggles they face in their professional and personal lives. Pain's writing is vivid and evocative, and he captures the emotions of his characters with great insight. The stories are often humorous, but they also touch on deeper themes such as ambition, loneliness, and the search for meaning in life. The End of a Show is a compelling collection of stories that will appeal to readers who are interested in the entertainment industry, as well as those who enjoy stories about the human condition.
By Barry Pain · First published 1920 · Genre: Drama, Satire, Romance