Far-away Stories by William John Locke
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"Far-away Stories" by William John Locke is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book unveils a tapestry of tales that transport readers to distant times and places, evoking nostalgia and adventure. In the opening story, "The Song of Life," the central figure is Angelo Fardetti, an aging musician who grapples with the heartache of unfulfilled dreams and the blessing of teaching a promising young composer, Geoffrey
Chase. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Angelo Fardetti, a tall, thin Italian musician living a humble life. Despite his deep yearning to create music and a history of talent, he has not been able to achieve the greatness he dreams of. The story unfolds as he mentors Geoffrey, who shows immense potential and passion for music, thereby igniting in Angelo a sense of purpose and hope. Yet, as Geoffrey finds success, a poignant sense of loss settles into Angelo's heart, setting the stage for a powerful exploration of legacy, love, and the bittersweet nature of artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Locke, William John, 1863-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Far-away Stories |
| Contents | The song of life -- Ladies in lavender -- Studies in blindness: I. An Old-world episode. II. The conqueror. III. A lover's dilemma. IV. A woman of the war -- The princess's kingdom -- The heart at twenty -- The scourge -- My shadow friends. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50479 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50479-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 272 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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