The Dancer In Yellow (1896)

The Dancer in Yellow is a novel written by William Edward Norris and originally published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Muriel Murray. Muriel is a talented dancer who dreams of becoming a famous ballerina. However, her dreams are shattered when she is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Sir John Darryll.As Muriel struggles to adjust to her new life as a wife and mother, she finds solace in her dancing. She begins to secretly attend dance classes and soon becomes the star of a local ballet company. However, her husband discovers her secret and forbids her from dancing, leading Muriel to make a difficult decision about her future.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It also provides a glimpse into the world of ballet during the Victorian era. Overall, The Dancer in Yellow is a compelling and emotional story that will captivate readers with its vivid characters and beautiful prose.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.