Fairy Fingers: A Novel (1865)
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ISBN10: 1163953326
ISBN13: 9781163953327
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163953327
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fairy Fingers is a novel written by Anna Cora Ritchie and originally published in 1865. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mabel Raymond, who possesses a rare gift of music. Mabel's musical talent is so exceptional that it is often described as fairy fingers by those who hear her play. The novel begins with Mabel's childhood in a small New England town, where she is raised by her father, a stern and practical man who disapproves of her musical abilities. Despite her father's objections, Mabel continues to play the piano and is eventually discovered by a wealthy benefactor who offers to sponsor her musical education in Europe. As Mabel travels to Europe and begins to make a name for herself as a pianist, she faces a series of challenges and setbacks. She must navigate the competitive world of classical music, deal with jealous rivals, and confront her own insecurities and doubts. Along the way, she also falls in love with a fellow musician, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and social status. Throughout the novel, Ritchie explores themes of ambition, talent, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. She also examines the role of women in society and the challenges they face in pursuing their dreams. Fairy Fingers is a captivating and inspiring novel that offers a glimpse into the world of classical music and the struggles and triumphs of a young woman pursuing her passion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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