A Hunger Artist

The story has an interesting and morbid feel to it. The "Hunger Artist" is about a man who is put on display for his ability to fast for such a long time. He comes under great criticism and doubt by his audience whether he is the real deal. Throughout the story he tries to keep the audiences interest but ends up having to join a circus to promote his talent. I get the feeling that the story is about the nature of the entertainment industry and how hard it is to entertain the public and keep their interest. The insatiable demands placed on artists, and the stressful lifestyle of an artist who keeps his audiences more entertained than the last time they saw them.