Flute and Violin, and Other Kentucky Tales and Romances by James Lane Allen
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| Author | Allen, James Lane, 1849-1925 |
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| Title | Flute and Violin, and Other Kentucky Tales and Romances |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Flute and violin -- King Solomon of Kentucky -- Two gentlemen of Kentucky -- The white cowl -- Sister Dolorosa -- Posthumous fame. |
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| Summary | "Flute and Violin, and Other Kentucky Tales and Romances" by James Lane Allen is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on life in Kentucky, intertwining tales of romance, human behavior, and the influence of music on the soul. The opening story introduces the Reverend James Moore and his experiences, focusing on his character as he navigates life and the transformative power of music. The opening of the collection sets the stage for a rich narrative centered around the Reverend James Moore, who is depicted as a gentle and thoughtful man, deeply entrenched in his religious duties yet burdened by his eccentricities and a peculiar devotion to his magic flute. As the tale unfolds, we learn about the parson’s solitary existence and his nightly ritual of playing the flute, which becomes a means of solace amid the turmoil and distractions of his life. Mysteriously, he ceases to play after a certain incident, leading to speculation and intrigue about the circumstances surrounding this change—a narrative thread that promises to explore deeper themes of loss, love, and the complexities of the human heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50597 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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