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Title: The Story of a Genius
Contents: The story of a genius -- The Nobl' Zwilk -- What happened to holy Saint Pancras of Evolo.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "The Story of a Genius" by Ossip Schubin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of Gesa von Zuylen, a talented young violinist born to humble circumstances, as he navigates the complexities of artistic ambition, societal expectations, and personal relationships. The story particularly centers around his interactions with the renowned musician Alphonse de Sterny and the emotional dynamics with his foster father Gaston Delileo and his betrothed, Annette. At the start of the novel, the focus is on the anticipation surrounding de Sterny’s return to Brussels and the first rehearsal of his Oratorio "Satan." The local music community reacts with mixed feelings, sparking conversations about de Sterny's past as a musical prodigy and his mysterious withdrawal from public life. Meanwhile, Gesa's backstory unfolds, revealing his challenging upbringing in the Rue Ravestein and his burgeoning musical talents nurtured by Delileo. The opening establishes the artistic milieu of the time, alongside Gesa's aspirations, setting the stage for potential conflicts and connections that will develop throughout the narrative. The text hints at deeper themes of longing, ambition, and the burdens of genius, as Gesa grapples with his identity amidst both personal and artistic challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Schubin, Ossip, 1854-1934
Translator: Lockwood, E. H.
EBook No.: 35590
Published: Mar 16, 2011
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Austrian fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of a Genius
Contents: The story of a genius -- The Nobl' Zwilk -- What happened to holy Saint Pancras of Evolo.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "The Story of a Genius" by Ossip Schubin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of Gesa von Zuylen, a talented young violinist born to humble circumstances, as he navigates the complexities of artistic ambition, societal expectations, and personal relationships. The story particularly centers around his interactions with the renowned musician Alphonse de Sterny and the emotional dynamics with his foster father Gaston Delileo and his betrothed, Annette. At the start of the novel, the focus is on the anticipation surrounding de Sterny’s return to Brussels and the first rehearsal of his Oratorio "Satan." The local music community reacts with mixed feelings, sparking conversations about de Sterny's past as a musical prodigy and his mysterious withdrawal from public life. Meanwhile, Gesa's backstory unfolds, revealing his challenging upbringing in the Rue Ravestein and his burgeoning musical talents nurtured by Delileo. The opening establishes the artistic milieu of the time, alongside Gesa's aspirations, setting the stage for potential conflicts and connections that will develop throughout the narrative. The text hints at deeper themes of longing, ambition, and the burdens of genius, as Gesa grapples with his identity amidst both personal and artistic challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Schubin, Ossip, 1854-1934
Translator: Lockwood, E. H.
EBook No.: 35590
Published: Mar 16, 2011
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Austrian fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.