"A Roman Singer" by F. Marion Crawford tells the story of a talented young tenor raised by a professor, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the social barriers that shape personal relationships. The novel begins with the professor reflecting on the boy's childhood, noting his transformation from a neglected child into a promising young artist. As the boy matures, his passion for music intensifies, despite the professor's desire for him to pursue a scholarly life. Under the mentorship of a renowned music teacher, the ...
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"A Roman Singer" by F. Marion Crawford tells the story of a talented young tenor raised by a professor, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the social barriers that shape personal relationships. The novel begins with the professor reflecting on the boy's childhood, noting his transformation from a neglected child into a promising young artist. As the boy matures, his passion for music intensifies, despite the professor's desire for him to pursue a scholarly life. Under the mentorship of a renowned music teacher, the young tenor's abilities flourish. As his talent grows, he falls in love with a noblewoman, and the narrative explores the emotional and social struggles that arise from their differing social statuses. The novel intricately examines how love and ambition collide with societal expectations, creating a tension between the boy's aspirations and the realities of his circumstances. His journey unfolds amidst these challenges, as the artist navigates the complexities of love, art, and class in a rapidly changing world.
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Good in No Dust Cover jacket. First edition hardcover, good condition. Signed and dated inside cover by original owner (1884). Cover worn. Title page is loose.
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Add this copy of A Roman Singer to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1884 by Houghton, Mifflin and Company / The Riverside Press.
Edition:
1884, Houghton, Mifflin and Company / The Riverside Press
Publisher:
Houghton, Mifflin and Company / The Riverside Press
Published:
1884
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13229349423
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Very Good. Later printing. Brown cloth stamped in brown and gilt. Hinges cracked, faint scribble on rear pastedown, binding slightly cocked, corners and spine ends a bit bumped and worn, about very good. Title page states "Twenty-Ninth Thousand." A novel set in Italy, about the love of an Italian tenor for the daughter of a Prussian officer.
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