“This was an actress who, for twenty years, had the world at her feet. She kicked it away, and the ball rolled out of her reach.”
Quote by James Agate
Work
Ego 4: yet more of the autobiography of James Agate
In this volume, James Agate continues his personal narrative, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his life and career through his own eyes. more
Author
James Agate
James Agate, a British writer, critic, and editor, was born on September 9, 1877, and died on June 6, 1947. His works covered a range of fields including literary criticism, dramatic criticism, and travel literature. more
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