Philip: The Story of a Boy Violinist by Virginia C. Young and Mary C. Hungerford
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About this eBook
| Author | Young, Virginia C. |
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| Author | Hungerford, Mary C. (Mary Churchill) |
| LoC No. | 98001715 |
| Title | Philip: The Story of a Boy Violinist |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Philip: The Story of a Boy Violinist" by T. W. O. is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. It depicts the life of a young boy named Philip, who grows up in a coal mining community with his mother Mag and grandfather. The narrative explores their struggles, the deep bond between them, and the transformative experiences that shape Philip’s artistic aspirations, particularly his interest in music and violin playing. At the start of the story, Philip is introduced as a cheerful child living in the oppressive darkness of a coal mine, highly imaginative and largely oblivious to his challenging surroundings. He finds solace in conversations with his mother and playful interactions with his dog, Dash. The opening chapters delve into the family's hardships, their humble life, and the sadness surrounding the absence of Philip’s father. Themes of love, loss, and dreams of a better life are evident as Mag's past afflictions and longings for her late husband become intertwined with Philip's hopeful aspirations. As the story progresses, it hints at challenges ahead, including tragedy and change, which will undoubtedly affect both Philip and Mag’s lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Boys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Violinists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57476 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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