Project Gutenberg 2002-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 221 Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith 1856 1923 Riggs, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin Smith, Kate Douglas Riggs, George Christopher, Mrs. Wiggin, Samuel Bradley, Mrs. A Village Stradivarius Transcribed from the 1904 Gay and Bird edition by David Price "A Village Stradivarius" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1900s. The story focuses on the themes of music, artistry, and the inner lives of its characters, particularly highlighting the transformative power of love and creativity. The narrative primarily revolves around Anthony Croft, a blind violin maker, and his connection with Lyddy Butterfield, a woman with a scarred past, as they navigate their lives in a small village and discover their capacity for affection and companionship. The plot unfolds with Anthony Croft, who, despite his blindness, possesses extraordinary musical talent and depth of feeling. He is a misunderstood artist who finds solace and purpose in music. Lyddy Butterfield, having lived much of her life in isolation due to her own traumatic experiences, becomes a source of strength and joy for Anthony and his young nephew, Davy. Through their developing relationship, both characters confront their insecurities and societal judgments, ultimately finding a shared purpose. As Lyddy helps Anthony with his daily struggles and lends him support, their bond deepens, culminating in a profound understanding of love that transcends physical appearances and societal expectations, beautifully depicted through the metaphor of music and the violin, a symbol of their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Music 111197 2025-08-02T05:44:51.842411 text/html 109330 2014-10-27T17:46:55 text/html 694675 2025-08-02T05:44:54.501394 application/epub+zip 693199 2025-08-02T05:44:52.406355 application/epub+zip 87571 2025-08-02T05:44:52.105371 application/epub+zip 733877 2025-08-02T05:44:56.150347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 719633 2025-08-02T05:44:54.008392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117386 2022-09-02T07:46:29.115344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101452 2025-08-02T05:44:51.662378 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101592 2014-10-27T17:42:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19061 2025-08-02T05:44:56.277354 application/rdf+xml 11725 2025-08-02T05:44:52.172372 image/jpeg 2274 2025-08-02T05:44:52.137369 image/jpeg 40557 2014-10-27T17:49:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 677131 2014-10-27T17:49:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 687109 2025-08-02T05:44:51.873397 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia