02651cam a22003733u 4500 59497 UtSlPG 20260610134353.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 The Blind Musician Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blind_Musician Release date is 2019-05-13 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Blind Musician" by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko is a psychological study and fiction work written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a blind boy named Petrùsya and his experiences as he grows up in a wealthy family, exploring themes of suffering, perception, and the emotional landscape of individuals who are visually impaired. The presence of Uncle Maxim, a wounded soldier, plays a significant role in shaping the boy’s development and the dynamics within the family. The opening portion of the story introduces Petrùsya's birth and his gradual realization of his blindness through the poignant reactions of his mother and caregivers. As his mother grapples with her child’s condition, Uncle Maxim reflects on the implications of blindness, considering the boy's potential for happiness and fulfillment despite his limitations. The narrative emphasizes the boy's sensitive nature, particularly his extraordinary abilities to navigate the world through sound and touch, setting the stage for his eventual exploration of music as a medium of expression and connection. This intricate interplay of personal and social dynamics promises a moving exploration of life and art as seen through the eyes of the blind musician. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Musical fiction Russia -- Fiction Blind musicians -- Fiction Kennan, George, 1845-1924 Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929 Delano, Aline, 1845-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59497 100323 100323