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Overcoming adversity, victorian society meets true humanity.

If you're drawn to stories where the indomitable human spirit prevails over the darkest of circumstances, "The Elephant Man" will move you deeply. John Merrick's transformation from a pitied sideshow spectacle to a celebrated figure of high society, all while grappling with insurmountable physical deformities, unveils the profound humanity and resilience that define us even in our most vulnerable moments. This book invites you to reflect on the strength of character and the power of empathy.

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The Elephant Man

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ISBN: 9780802130419
Publisher: Grove Press
Date of Publication: 1979-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Theatre
Goodreads rating: 4.1
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"The Elephant Man" is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man, who has been a freak attraction in traveling side shows, is found abandoned and helpless and is admitted for observation to Whitechapel, a prestigious London hospital. Under the care of a famous young doctor, who educates him and introduces him to London society, Merrick changes from a sensational object of pity to the urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati. But his belief that he can become a man like any other is a dream never to be realized.
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Overcoming adversity, victorian society meets true humanity.

If you're drawn to stories where the indomitable human spirit prevails over the darkest of circumstances, "The Elephant Man" will move you deeply. John Merrick's transformation from a pitied sideshow spectacle to a celebrated figure of high society, all while grappling with insurmountable physical deformities, unveils the profound humanity and resilience that define us even in our most vulnerable moments. This book invites you to reflect on the strength of character and the power of empathy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.