Rosin the Beau by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

"Rosin the Beau" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Jacques De Arthenay, who reflects on his memories as he tells his life’s story to a child named Melody. The narrative centers around his experiences growing up with his beloved mother, Marie, and his stern father, Jacques, exploring themes of love, loss, and the beauty of music. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jacques’s childhood through his warm recollections of his mother’s enchanting music and the home she created. We learn about her love for music, her gentle ways, and how she deeply influenced Jacques's life. The first memories include tender interactions with his mother and glimpses of his father’s complex character. As Jacques fondly recalls the lively moments of his youth, we see the nurturing environment created by his mother juxtaposed with his father's emotional struggles, establishing a rich backdrop for Jacques's journey through life as he navigates familial love and personal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943
Title Rosin the Beau
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Maine -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 27607
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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