Among The Freaks (1896)

""Among The Freaks"" is a novel written by William Livingston Alden and first published in 1896. The book tells the story of a young man named Paul who becomes fascinated with the world of traveling circuses and sideshows. He joins a traveling show and becomes friends with the various ""freaks"" and performers, including a bearded lady, a giant, and a man with no arms or legs. Paul's experiences with these individuals challenge his preconceived notions about beauty, normality, and humanity, and he begins to question the societal norms that have dictated his life thus far. The novel explores themes of acceptance, identity, and the human condition, and offers a unique perspective on the often-misunderstood world of circus performers and sideshow attractions. Overall, ""Among The Freaks"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that encourages readers to embrace diversity and celebrate the differences that make us all unique.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.