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The narrative centers on Julia Pastrana, a woman labeled a freak at birth yet possessing remarkable talents, including fluency in multiple languages and a beautiful singing voice. Her journey unfolds as she navigates the complexities of love and exploitation after meeting a showman who propels her into fame. The story explores themes of identity and humanity, questioning societal perceptions of beauty and worth. Through Julia's struggles, the novel offers a poignant reflection on self-definition and the quest for genuine connection amidst adversity.
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Orphans of the Carnival, Carol Birch
- Language
- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Orphans of the Carnival
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carol Birch
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781101973097
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- The narrative centers on Julia Pastrana, a woman labeled a freak at birth yet possessing remarkable talents, including fluency in multiple languages and a beautiful singing voice. Her journey unfolds as she navigates the complexities of love and exploitation after meeting a showman who propels her into fame. The story explores themes of identity and humanity, questioning societal perceptions of beauty and worth. Through Julia's struggles, the novel offers a poignant reflection on self-definition and the quest for genuine connection amidst adversity.