Staff Pick
Willa Cather's The Song of the Lark is, to me, an overlooked classic. It is a work that sticks with you. The novel tells the story of protagonist Thea's struggle toward fulfilling her dream of being an opera singer, and in doing so, the novel explores what it means to become, and to be, an artist. The sacrifices, the doubt, the tumultuous and uncertain journey toward discovering one's artistic voice are here captured in a way that any creative individual, from amateur to professional, can relate to. Were I a slightly faster reader, I'd have read the whole book in one day. Recommended By Nickolas J., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Thea Kronberg and her singing voice are headed for great things. But her provincial Colorado town has practically stifled her. Her talent and pioneer's spirit takes Thea to New York, even Germany, but with loneliness as her only companion...
Synopsis
Since the time of its publication in 1915, this novel had captivated readers with its sharp observations, shimmering descriptions, sly humor, and its provocative heroine -- a feisty young woman who strives to create her own destiny, regardless of social restrictions. The most autobiographical of Cather's novels, this special Signet Edition will be repackaged anti reset from author's original unedited 1915 text.