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Title: John Harper's Insight
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "John Harper's Insight" by Dick Purcell is a work of fiction, likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a man who unexpectedly decides to abandon his mundane life in a machine shop to pursue a dream of becoming a concert pianist, showcasing themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of a higher purpose against all odds. The book follows John Harper, an introverted and seemingly ordinary man, who is consumed by a strong desire for a more fulfilling life. After a brief yet profound vision of his future as a celebrated musician, he quits his job and embarks on a challenging journey of self-discovery and musical training, despite having no prior experience. Through dedication and hard work, he achieves swift success, captivating audiences with his unique interpretations of classical music. However, his meteoric rise to fame comes at a great cost, as the physical and emotional toll of mastering the piano ultimately leads to his tragic demise, highlighting the fleeting nature of success and the sacrifices that often accompany the pursuit of one’s dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Purcell, Dick
EBook No.: 65729
Published: Jun 29, 2021
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Pianists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: John Harper's Insight
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "John Harper's Insight" by Dick Purcell is a work of fiction, likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a man who unexpectedly decides to abandon his mundane life in a machine shop to pursue a dream of becoming a concert pianist, showcasing themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of a higher purpose against all odds. The book follows John Harper, an introverted and seemingly ordinary man, who is consumed by a strong desire for a more fulfilling life. After a brief yet profound vision of his future as a celebrated musician, he quits his job and embarks on a challenging journey of self-discovery and musical training, despite having no prior experience. Through dedication and hard work, he achieves swift success, captivating audiences with his unique interpretations of classical music. However, his meteoric rise to fame comes at a great cost, as the physical and emotional toll of mastering the piano ultimately leads to his tragic demise, highlighting the fleeting nature of success and the sacrifices that often accompany the pursuit of one’s dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Purcell, Dick
EBook No.: 65729
Published: Jun 29, 2021
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Pianists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.