THE ACTOR

A broken-down actor clings to a rumor of a free marble hospital that will cure his drinking and give him back his gift.

0:52Dramatic40s–50sIntermediate

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And a marble floor — yes! I'll find it — I'll get cured — and then I shall start life anew… . I'm on my way to regeneration, as King Lear said.

Natasha, my stage name is … Svertchkoff — Zavoloushski … do you realize how painful it is to lose one's name?

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THE ACTOR

The Lower Depths · Maxim Gorky · 0:52 · 114 words

In search of a town — to be cured — And you, Ophelia, must go away! Take the veil! Just imagine — there's a hospital to cure — ah — organisms for drunkards — a wonderful hospital — built of marble — with marble floors … light — clean — food — and all gratis! And a marble floor — yes! I'll find it — I'll get cured — and then I shall start life anew… . I'm on my way to regeneration, as King Lear said. Natasha, my stage name is … Svertchkoff — Zavoloushski … do you realize how painful it is to lose one's name?

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