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| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man Christine Sparks, 1986-11-12 John Merrick had lived for more than twenty years imprisoned in a body that condemned him to a miserable life in the workhouse and to humiliation as a circus sideshow freak. But beneath that tragic exterior, within that enormous and deformed head, thrived the soul of a poet, the heart of a dreamer, the longings of a man. Merrick was doomed to suffer forever—until the kind Dr. Treves gave him the first real home in the London Hospital and the town's most beautiful and esteemed actress made possible Merrick's cherished dream of human contact—and love. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences Frederick Treves, 2022-08-15 DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences by Frederick Treves. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature. |
| the elephant man author: Elephant Man Mariangela Di Fiore, Hilda Hodnefjeld, Rosie Hedger, 2016-01-27 'Gather round - prepare to be amazed! A sight so very gruesome that you simply won't believe it. Ladies and gentlemen - THE ELEPHANT MAN!' Joseph doesn't look like other people. His skin is thick and lumpy, his limbs are oddly shaped, and his head has a big bony bump. People call him Elephant Man and scream in terror when they see him. But inside, Joseph longs for a friend to understand him. As Joseph is bullied and rejected at every turn, his situation grows more and more desperate. But a meeting with a kind doctor holds the hope to change his life Based on the famous true story of Joseph Merrick, Elephant Man is a powerful tale about being different, finding happiness in even the hardest circumstances, and discovering beauty inside everyone. The unforgettable true story of one young man's immense courage and his unbreakable spirit. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences Frederick Treves, 2019-07-07 The story of Merrick's (the Elephant Man's) life published in 1923 is the source of most of what is known about the man, and forms the basis of the films, television adaptations and plays that followed. However, the story about Merrick is only one of many of Doctor Treves' reminiscences, each of them absorbing and fascinating. This book gives a great insight into medical changes and problems at the time and forms the memoirs of a great doctor with a distinguished medical career. |
| the elephant man author: Elephant Man Bernard Pomerance, 2007-12-01 “An enthralling and luminous play” about the nineteenth-century man whose physical deformity doomed him to the life of an outcast: “haunting [and] splendid” (The New York Times). 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, 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. After premiering in London, The Elephant Man went on to Broadway where it won the Tony for Best Play in 1979. It was later revived in a Broadway production starring Bradley Cooper. “TheElephant Man is a moving drama. Lofted on poetic wings, it nests on the human heart.” —Time Magazine |
| the elephant man author: Making The Elephant Man Jonathan Sanger, 2016-10-21 The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick--a.k.a. the Elephant Man--has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. In 1978, producer Jonathan Sanger received a screenplay from two unknown writers about a hideously disfigured man who refused to fall victim to despair and instead exemplified human dignity. Reading it (twice), Sanger was determined that Merrick's story would be told. This book is Sanger's unvarnished first-person account of how The Elephant Man (1980) was made. His adventure in filmmaking--itself a study in triumph over despair--involved special effects nightmares, scheduling conflicts, location issues and many risky decisions. Assembling a team that included Mel Brooks (executive producer), David Lynch (director) and actors John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, Sanger persevered in making this inspiring, award-winning film. |
| the elephant man author: Measured by Soul: The Life of Joseph Carey Merrick (also known as 'The Elephant Man') Jeanette Sitton & Mae Siu-Wai Stroshane, 2012 Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, was a 19th century Englishman who suffered disfigurement from an extremely rare disorder, which is believed to be Proteus Syndrome. Though his physical and mental suffering was great, he remained courageous. 'Measured by the Soul, ' is lavishly illustrated with never-seen-before photographs of Joseph's life and Victorian times. This book also features interviews with modern patients who live with Proteus Syndrome, as well as exciting news from Dr. Leslie Biesecker of the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Thanks to Dr. Biesecker's research, there is hope for new treatment of Proteus Syndrome and its ultimate cure. Proceeds from this book will benefit Proteus Syndrome treatment and research. |
| the elephant man author: Words for Elephant Man Kenneth Sherman, 2014-05-14 ‘Man is a / fascinating animal’, Kenneth Sherman writes, and it is this fascination that drives the narrative in Words for Elephant Man. Written in the voice of Joseph Merrick, the ‘Elephant Man’ plagued with a disfiguring condition that ravaged much of his body, Sherman reveals his subject to be more than just a living fascination. Sherman’s Merrick, acutely observant, is equally fascinated by those around him. Using found lines from historical record interwoven with his own beautifully rendered verse, Sherman’s collection triumphs as a haunting, eloquent portrait of a man whose body was both disabler and enabler, a man who was both a commodity and a salesman, mechanical and organic, and whose extraordinary circumstances overshadowed the remarkably ordinary desires he shared with humanity. Sherman’s Merrick is observant, clever and authentic, and possessed of a voice that resonates through the years and into the hearts and minds of readers. |
| the elephant man author: A Taste for Monsters Matthew J. Kirby, 2016-09-27 A “lovely, suspenseful, lyrical” ghost story set in Jack the Ripper’s London from the Edgar and PEN Award-winning author of Icefall (Kirkus Reviews). London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world, like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred, who does not recoil from her, and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper’s dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity’s worst nightmares, in which the real monsters are men. “[A] grisly fantasy . . . Evelyn—all grit, anger, and distrust—is a complex and engaging character, the slums and slang of Victorian-era London are carefully delineated, and the eventual revelation of Leather Apron’s identity and fate will leave readers gasping.” —Publishers Weekly “This historical fiction blends horror with mystery and results in wonderfully crafted storytelling with strong, well-drawn characters . . . A great read for fans of history, true crime, or ghost stories.” —School Library Journal “Kirby’s character development, particularly his portrayal of the extraordinary Mr. Merrick, is consistently impressive. Austen devotees are sure to appreciate Kirby’s commitment to the gothic entanglements of Northanger Abbey.” —Booklist |
| the elephant man author: Elephant Company Vicki Croke, 2014-07-15 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK The remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant Bill In 1920, Billy Williams came to colonial Burma as a “forest man” for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the intelligence and character of the great animals who hauled logs through the jungle, he became a gifted “elephant wallah.” In Elephant Company, Vicki Constantine Croke chronicles Williams’s growing love for elephants as the animals provide him lessons in courage, trust, and gratitude. Elephant Company is also a tale of war and daring. When Japanese forces invaded Burma in 1942, Williams joined the elite British Force 136 and operated behind enemy lines. His war elephants carried supplies, helped build bridges, and transported the sick and elderly over treacherous mountain terrain. As the occupying authorities put a price on his head, Williams and his elephants faced their most perilous test. Elephant Company, cornered by the enemy, attempted a desperate escape: a risky trek over the mountainous border to India, with a bedraggled group of refugees in tow. Part biography, part war epic, Elephant Company is an inspirational narrative that illuminates a little-known chapter in the annals of wartime heroism. Praise for Elephant Company “This book is about far more than just the war, or even elephants. This is the story of friendship, loyalty and breathtaking bravery that transcends species. . . . Elephant Company is nothing less than a sweeping tale, masterfully written.”—Sara Gruen, The New York Times Book Review “Splendid . . . Blending biography, history, and wildlife biology, [Vicki Constantine] Croke’s story is an often moving account of [Billy] Williams, who earned the sobriquet ‘Elephant Bill,’ and his unusual bond with the largest land mammals on earth.”—The Boston Globe “Some of the biggest heroes of World War II were even bigger than you thought. . . . You may never call the lion the king of the jungle again.”—New York Post “Vicki Constantine Croke delivers an exciting tale of this elephant whisperer–cum–war hero, while beautifully reminding us of the enduring bonds between animals and humans.”—Mitchell Zuckoff, author of Lost in Shangri-La and Frozen in Time |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Vanishes Haruki Murakami, 2010-08-11 In the tales that make up The Elephant Vanishes, the imaginative genius that has made Haruki Murakami an international superstar is on full display. In these stories, a man sees his favorite elephant vanish into thin air; a newlywed couple suffers attacks of hunger that drive them to hold up a McDonald’s in the middle of the night; and a young woman discovers that she has become irresistible to a little green monster who burrows up through her backyard. By turns haunting and hilarious, in The Elephant Vanishes Murakami crosses the border between separate realities—and comes back bearing remarkable treasures. Includes the story Barn Burning, which is the basis for the major motion picture Burning. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man Tim Vicary, 1994 |
| the elephant man author: Riding the Elephant Craig Ferguson, 2019-05-07 From the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit. Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself. In Craig’s candid and revealing memoir, readers will get a look into the mind and recollections of the unique and twisted Scottish American who became a national hero for pioneering the world’s first TV robot skeleton sidekick and reviving two dudes in a horse suit dancing as a form of entertainment. In Riding the Elephant, there are some stories that are too graphic for television, too politically incorrect for social media, or too meditative for a stand-up comedy performance. Craig discusses his deep love for his native Scotland, examines his profound psychic change brought on by fatherhood, and looks at aging and mortality with a perspective that he was incapable of as a younger man. Each story is strung together in a colorful tapestry that ultimately reveals a complicated man who has learned to process—and even enjoy—the unusual trajectory of his life. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant in the Room Holly Goldberg Sloan, 2022-03-01 Sloan captures the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life’s challenges” (Kirkus) in this touching novel by the critically acclaimed author of Counting by 7s. It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States. The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to withstand. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months before won the state lottery. Their new alliance leads to the rescue of a circus elephant named Veda, and then to a friendship with an unusual boy named Mateo, proving that comfort and hope come in the most unlikely of places. A moving story of family separation and the importance of the connection between animals and humans, this novel has the enormous heart and uplifting humor that readers have come to expect from the beloved author of Counting by 7s. |
| the elephant man author: Joseph Joanne Vigor-Mungovin,, 2019-04 The story of Joseph Carey Merrick, more popularly known as the Elephant Man, passed into the realm of legend from the moment he was first exhibited at John Ellis's Bee Hive public house in Nottingham's Beck Street. Much of what has been written about his short life has been distorted and exaggerated, to the point where the most well-known depiction - the 1980 film starring John Hurt - left an indelible imprint of cruelty and suffering at the hands of Joseph's manager, and an eventual rescue by Dr. Frederick Treves of the London Hospital. The truth is rather different. Peeling back the layers of myth, Joanne Vigor-Mungovin has looked into the early life of Merrick and his family in her hometown of Leicester, and here presents, for the first time, detailed information about Joseph's family and his burning ambition to be self-sufficient rather than survive on the charity of others. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Keeper Christopher Nicholson, 2009-07-23 “Enchanting . . . a strange tour of late eighteenth-century England, a natural history of elephants and the story of a most unusual friendship.” —The Washington Post A poignant and magical story set in eighteenth-century England, The Elephant Keeper by Christopher Nicholson is the tale of two baby elephants and the young man who accidentally finds himself their guardian. Every reader who was enchanted by Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants or enthralled by When Elephants Weep will adore Nicholson’s The Elephant Keeper—a masterful blending of historical novel, coming-of-age tale, animal adventure, and love story. “Intensely moving . . . an exceptional novel.” —The Boston Globe “Endearing . . . Like the elephant at its centre, Nicholson’s book is gentle, profound and sweet-natured.” —The Guardian “Bighearted and warm, with a slow-moving kind of grace, the book is very much like the two elephants that inhabit the world of the novel. Elegant and beautiful, the writing is precise and well-paced. The Elephant Keeper is a book that will stay with you long after you have read the last page.” —Raleigh News & Observer “An extended meditation on human needs and how our choices shape a better or lesser existence . . . [A] poignant, heartfelt novel.” —St. Louis Post Dispatch “Christopher Nicholson traces the arc of Tom and Jenny’s surprising journey with delicate empathy. He confronts sex, violence and power, but he does not shy away from less dramatic themes, such as gentleness and companionship, which help to make The Elephant Keeper such a rewarding book.” —Times Literary Supplement “The Elephant Keeper is the best book I’ve read in the past twenty years or so.” —Nikki Giovanni, poet |
| the elephant man author: The Riviera of the Corniche Road Frederick Treves, 1921 |
| the elephant man author: Reminiscences of The Elephant Man Frederick Treves, Others, 2021-02-16 Tragic as the life of Joseph Merrick was, Sir Frederick Treves' compassion for and friendship with the Elephant Man is to be celebrated. Though the doctor's studies couldn't cure his patient, the time that Treves spent with him revealed a side of Merrick that had been hidden away. The Elephant Man's intellect, joy in the little things, and positive attitude despite his challenges were a triumph of humanity. This text is reprinted from Treves' 1923 book, The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences. The newspaper articles that follow share additional details of Merrick's life and death. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man Tony Ratcliffe, 2010 Tony Ratcliffe is the man behind New Zealand's iconic circus, The Whirling Bros Circus. Many New Zealanders experienced the thrill of watching exotic animals and circus performers under his Big Top during the late 20th Century. An integral part of that show was Jumbo the Elephant, another New Zealand icon that stole the hearts of us all. The Elephant Man - A Pictorial Autobiography of the Whirling Bros Circus tells of how Tony Ratcliffe created Whirling Bros, and how he built it into New Zealand's biggest and longest-running national and international travelling show. With a stunning array of pictures and photographs Tony brings his story to life - the grandeur, the daring, the skill and the scale of his enterprise. |
| the elephant man author: Elephants and Kings Thomas R. Trautmann, 2015-08-03 Retreat and persistence of elephants -- Elephants and Indian kingship -- War elephants -- Structures of use: caturaga, vihana, vyha -- Elephant knowledge -- The spread of the war elephant -- North India, South India, Sri Lanka -- The Near East, North Africa, Europe -- Southeast Asia -- After the war elephant -- Drawing the balance, looking ahead |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Whisperer ANTHONY. LAWRENCE, Graham Spence, 2017-07-13 When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival - dangerous and unpredictable, they would be killed if Anthony wouldn't take them in. As Anthony risked his life to create a bond with the troubled elephants and persuade them to stay on his reserve, he came to realize what a special family they were, from the wise matriarch Nana, who guided the herd, to her warrior sister Frankie, always ready to see off any threat, and their children who fought so hard to survive. With unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, this is an enthralling book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere. |
| the elephant man author: The Gold Elephant Michael Salters, Maurice Salters, 2022-10-28 The Gold Elephant is a true story about a man, a serious man, a ladies' man, a businessman, a real man's man--the man. Take a ride through the fast-paced streets of America. This legendary timepiece defines the true meaning of from nothing to something, taking place during the most volatile period in American History, a true rags-to-riches story about loyalty, respect, and hard work.Journey through the streets of the world's capital, Washington, DC, through the eyes of a man with wisdom, strength, vision, and determination, a natural-born leader. He reached the highest heights of the underworld and many political circles, a man that turned one hundred dollars into millions.There have been many articles, blogs, and documentaries trying to tell his story but can't come close to this, the true untold story of Michael Fray Salters. More than a legend, a man like no other whose morals and integrity would not allow him to break the rules, the ten laws of life. A man who gained respect of gangsters and formed personal friendships with an R&B Legend and a first-round number two NBA draft pick. He had friendships and business relationships with top politicians in the city, and not just those in Washington, DC, but also in Miami, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York City, Buffalo (New York), California, Atlantic City, and Las Vegas casinos. There was only one and there will never be another. The Gold Elephant. |
| the elephant man author: The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 2024-11-08 Beschreibung I ask the indulgence of the children who may read this book for dedicating it to a grown-up. I have a serious reason: he is the best friend I have in the world. I have another reason: this grown-up understands everything, even books about children. I have a third reason: he lives in France where he is hungry and cold. He needs cheering up. If all these reasons are not enough, I will dedicate the book to the child from whom this grown-up grew. All grown-ups were once children-- although few of them remember it. And so I correct my dedication: To Leon Werth when he was a little boy Once when I was six years old I saw a magnificent picture in a book, called True Stories from Nature, about the primeval forest. It was a picture of a boa constrictor in the act of swallowing an animal. Here is a copy of the drawing. In the book it said: Boa constrictors swallow their prey whole, without chewing it. After that they are not able to move, and they sleep through the six months that they need for digestion. |
| the elephant man author: To the Elephant Graveyard Tarquin Hall, 2020-03-03 “Introduces us to the darker side of the Asian elephant. It is more of a thriller than a straightforward travel book . . . insightful and sensitive.” —Literary Review On India’s northeast frontier, a killer elephant is on the rampage, stalking Assam’s paddy fields and murdering dozens of farmers. Local forestry officials, powerless to stop the elephant, call in one of India’s last licensed elephant hunters and issue a warrant for the rogue’s destruction. Reading about the ensuing hunt in a Delhi newspaper, journalist Tarquin Hall flies to Assam to investigate. To the Elephant Graveyard is the compelling account of the search for a killer elephant in the northeast corner of India, and a vivid portrait of the Khasi tribe, who live intimately with the elephants. Though it seems a world of peaceful coexistence between man and beast, Hall begins to see that the elephants are suffering, having lost their natural habitat to the destruction of the forests and modernization. Hungry, confused, and with little forest left to hide in, herds of elephants are slowly adapting to domestication, but many are resolute and furious. Often spellbinding with excitement, like “a page-turning detective tale” (Publishers Weekly), To the Elephant Graveyard is also intimate and moving, as Hall magnificently takes us on a journey to a place whose ancient ways are fast disappearing with the ever-shrinking forest. “Hall is to be congratulated on writing a book that promises humor and adventure, and delivers both.” —The Spectator “Travel writing that wonderfully hits on all cylinders.” —Booklist “A wonderful book that should become a classic.” —Daily Mail |
| the elephant man author: Eating the Elephant Alice Wells, 2017-02 Alice, a dedicated doctor and mother of two girls, bravely tells the story of her marriage to a man hiding a terrible secret - one that he has drawn their 4-year-old daughter, Grace, into. A compelling first person account of a mother whose marriage is shattered by revelations of pornography addiction, paedophilia and deceit. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant to Hollywood Michael Caine, 2010-09-30 'Uproarious and unflinching' Mail on Sunday 'A truly incredible life story' The Sun 'Most memorable . . . told in a voice as distinctive as his spoken one' Independent 'Brims with his gift for genial anecdote' The Sunday Times * * * From the author of the bestselling Blowing the Bloody Doors Off, the original, definitive autobiography of British screen icon and legend Sir Michael Caine. It's been a long journey for Maurice Micklewhite - born with rickets in London's poverty-stricken Elephant & Castle - to the bright lights of Hollywood. With a glittering career spanning more than five decades and starring roles which have earned him two Oscars, a knighthood, and an iconic place in the Hollywood pantheon, the man now known to us as Michael Caine looks back over it all. Funny, warm, honest, Caine brings us his insider's view of Hollywood (where there's neither holly nor woods). He recalls the films, the legendary stars, the off-screen moments with a gift for story-telling only equalled by David Niven. Hollywood has been his home and his playground. But England is where his heart lies. And where he blames the French for the abundance of snails in his garden. A plaque now celebrates him at the Elephant in London. His handprint is one of only 200 since 1927 to decorate the hallowed pavement outside that mecca of Hollywood stars, Grauman's Chinese Theatre. A very British star, The Elephant to Hollywood is the remarkable full circle of Michael Caine's life. |
| the elephant man author: Travels on My Elephant Mark Shand, 2013-01-01 A memorable account of a journey across India on an elephant. |
| the elephant man author: Elephant Man Christine Sparks, 1982-09 Novel about a deformed man with the soul of a poet. |
| the elephant man author: Behemoth Ronald B. Tobias, 2013-10-08 In the two hundred years since their arrival in America, elephants have worked on farms, mills, mines, and railroads, in Hollywood, and in professional baseball. They've contributed to the national discourse on civil rights, immigration, politics, and capitalism. They became so deeply ingrained in the American way that they were once accorded the rights of American citizenship, including the right to vote and the right to provide testimony under oath—and they have incurred brutal punishments when convicted of human crimes. In Behemoth, Ronald B. Tobias has written the first comprehensive history of the elephant in America. As tragic as it is comic, this enthralling chronicle traces this animal's indelible footprint on American culture. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Sławomir Mrożek, 1962 |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant of Surprise Joe R. Lansdale, 2019-03-21 Hap and Leonard are an unlikely pair - Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard - a tough-as-nails Black, gay, Vietnam vet and Republican - but they're the closest friend either of them has in the world. After years of crime-solving companionship, something's changed: Hap, recently married to their P.I. boss, Brett, is now a family man. Amidst the worst flood East Texas has seen in years, the two run across a woman who's had her tongue nearly cut out, pursued by a heavily armed pair of goons. Though she can't talk much, on account of the tongue, it turns out the girl survived a mob hit, and the boss has come to clean up the mess. On a chase that blows even the East Texas swampgrass back, Hap and Leonard must save the girl, and vanquish her foes, before the foes get them first. With a new case to solve, and a brand-new challenge to their relationship, will Hap and Leonard's friendship survive? Will Hap and Leonard survive? With Lansdale's trademark humor, whip-smart dialogue, and plenty of ass-kicking adventures to be had, you won't want to miss Hap and Leonard's latest. |
| the elephant man author: Oxford Bookworms Library: Stage 1: The Elephant Man Tim Vicary, 2007-11-08 Word count 5,400 Bestseller |
| the elephant man author: A Comprehensive Summary and Analysis of The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences Frederick Treves, 2025-03-08 Frederick Treves' The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences is a collection of poignant reflections and medical anecdotes, offering a blend of human interest stories and insights into late 19th-century medical practices. The book begins with the unforgettable story of Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, and expands into other cases and reminiscences from Treves’s career, providing a window into the medical and social landscape of the time. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man Tim Vicary, 2003-10-31 He is not beautiful. His mother does not want him, children run away from him. People laugh at him, and call him 'The Elephant Man'. Then someone speaks to him and– and listens to him! At the age of 27, Joseph Merrick finds a friend for the first time in his life. This is a true and tragic story. It is also a famous film. |
| the elephant man author: Elephant Moon John Sweeney, 2012-10 The extraordinary tale of how a group of orphans fleeing for their lives from Burma in 1942 were joined by a herd of elephants for a truly epic adventure. Based on true events. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man Ashley Montagu, 1972 Joseph Carey Merrick (1862-1890) suffered from a debilitating, deforming condition. It may have been neurofibromatosis, but tests have still proven inconclusive. As a result of his massive deformities, he was dreadfully mistreated and put on display in freak shows. His condition impacted his right side more than his left. Despite his horrific treatment, at the hands of many, he maintained his grace and dignity until the end of his life. He was called The Elephant Man and, during the fall of 1888, lived in a hospital in the Whitechapel area of London--Taken from Awesome stories website |
| the elephant man author: The Albatross, and Other Stories Susan Hill, 1974 |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man Christopher De Vore, David Lynch, Eric Bergren, 1980 |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences Frederick Treves, 2021-01-01 The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences by Frederick Treves: In this poignant memoir, Frederick Treves, a renowned British surgeon, recounts his encounters with Joseph Merrick, famously known as The Elephant Man. Treves offers a compassionate and deeply human portrayal of Merrick's life, struggles, and extraordinary resilience in the face of severe physical deformities. The memoir not only sheds light on Merrick's unique medical condition but also explores themes of empathy, humanity, and the profound impact of compassion on the human spirit. Key Aspects of the Book The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences: Humanitarian Perspective: Frederick Treves's memoir emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in treating individuals with physical differences and challenges. Joseph Merrick's Story: The book provides an intimate and compassionate portrayal of Joseph Merrick's life, exploring the man behind the Elephant Man persona and his extraordinary journey. Social and Medical History: Treves's memoir offers a window into the medical practices and societal attitudes towards individuals with physical deformities during the late 19th century. Frederick Treves, born on February 15, 1853, was a prominent British surgeon and author. His compassionate care and friendship with Joseph Merrick brought the story of The Elephant Man to public attention, highlighting the importance of treating individuals with dignity and understanding. Treves's memoir continues to serve as a touching testament to the power of empathy and the impact of human connection on those facing extraordinary challenges. |
| the elephant man author: The Elephant Man Christine Sparks, 2011-10-05 John Merrick had lived for more than twenty years imprisoned in a body that condemned him to a miserable life in the workhouse and to humiliation as a circus sideshow freak. But beneath that tragic exterior, within that enormous and deformed head, thrived the soul of a poet, the heart of a dreamer, the longings of a man. Merrick was doomed to suffer forever—until the kind Dr. Treves gave him the first real home in the London Hospital and the town's most beautiful and esteemed actress made possible Merrick's cherished dream of human contact—and love. |
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African Forest Elephant Diet. The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) feeds on a wide variety of leaves, barks, fruits, grass, and mineral lick. The elephant’s diet comprises a major …
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Nov 11, 2017 · The African bush elephant makes habitat in grasslands, plains, oceanic beaches, thick forests, woodlands, and semi-arid deserts. African bush elephants do not stay at one …
African Elephant Range & Habitat - Animals Answers
Nov 11, 2017 · There are two living species of African elephants: African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) and African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis). They are widely …
Why are Asian Elephants Endangered? - Animals Answers
Sep 11, 2021 · The demand for elephant labor has been declining since World War II. This is excepted in Myanmar, which has a smaller elephant population. Mahout, or elephant handler …
How Much Does A Blue Whale Weigh? – Blue Whale Weight
Do you have any idea how much does a blue whale weigh?Since blue whale is the biggest living mammal on earth it weighs in hundred thousand tons.
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African elephants are the largest of the herbivorous land mammals. They belong to the genus Loxodonta. There are two living species of African elephants: African bush elephant …
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What speeds can an Elephant reach? Some estimates indicate that the speed at which an elephant can run is 25 miles per hour (40 km/h). However, elephants running at 15 mph are …
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Dec 10, 2023 · Grasses are their principal food, including elephant grass, Pennisetum purpureum, and buffalo or guinea grass, Panicum maximum. They consume the soft parts of the grasses …
What do Great White Sharks Eat? - Great White Shark & Eating …
White sharks like to eat bony fish like lingcod, demersal rockfish and benthic flatfish. They also prey on big fishes like bluefin tuna and broadbill swordfish. The primary diet of this species, …
