Asbeïn: From the Life of a Virtuoso by Ossip Schubin

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Author Schubin, Ossip, 1854-1934
Translator Lathrop, Elise
Title Asbeïn: From the Life of a Virtuoso
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive.
Summary "Asbeïn: From the Life of a Virtuoso" by Ossip Schubin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque European setting and follows the complex relationship between Boris Lensky, a celebrated violinist and composer, and Princess Natalie Alexandrovna Assanow, a charming member of the upper class. Their interactions explore themes of artistic genius, social class, and personal longing, hinting at the challenges they may face as they navigate their different worlds. The opening of the novel introduces us to a chance encounter between Boris Lensky and Princess Natalie in Rome, where their immediate chemistry becomes evident. The princess is depicted as lively and charming, while Lensky possesses a brooding intensity shaped by his humble origins and artistic renown. Their conversation becomes a playful yet pointed exchange about societal expectations and personal aspirations, setting the stage for a richly emotional narrative. As they part ways with hints of future meetings, both characters reveal layers of vulnerability and yearning, foreshadowing a deepening connection amidst their contrasting backgrounds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Austrian fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 35396
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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