The Melody in the Violets
The story revolves around a young woman who possesses exceptional musical talent and her struggles to maintain her artistic integrity amidst the pressures of her aristocratic upbringing.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1893 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 3,261 words
First lines
"_What of the heart without her? Nay, poor heart,_ _Of thee what word remains ere speech be still? _ _A wayfarer by barren ways and chill_ _Steep ways and weary, without her thou art._" ROSSETTI.
Geiger-Hans laid the flowers on his knee and, still staring at them with the eyes of mingled horror and grief, gathered his instrument to his embrace and drew from it a strain the like of which Steven had never heard. Low and simple it was, with even a delicate lilt, as of the shadow-dance of bygone joys, yet so heart-rending that, after a moment or two, the listener felt tears rising to his eyes and a catch at his throat, and cried on his companion to stop.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,261 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense character development and emotional conflicts.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style focuses on complex characters and thematic depth.
Tags
Romance · Mystery · Gothic Fiction · Victorian Era · English Literature · Classic Novel · Love Story · Family Secrets · Wealthy Family · Country Estate · Social Class · Inheritance