02203cam a22003133u 4500 504 UtSlPG 20260610133032.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932 The Fifth String Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1996-04-01 Produced by Judith Boss and Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Fifth String" by John Philip Sousa is a novel set in the early 20th century, intertwining themes of love, jealousy, and artistic ambition against the backdrop of the music world. The story primarily revolves around Angelo Diotti, a celebrated violinist, who faces internal turmoil and external challenges as he strives for both artistic greatness and personal love, particularly in his interactions with the beautiful Mildred Wallace. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Diotti's imminent debut in New York, a pivotal moment that stirs significant public interest. He is depicted as a gifted musician with a deep, philosophical understanding of happiness, and his admiration for Mildred quickly becomes apparent during a reception hosted by Mrs. Llewellyn. Their meeting sparks a complex relationship marked by Diotti's struggles with self-doubt and the burden of expectation. As he performs, his intense focus on winning Mildred's affection clashes with his fears of not being "great enough" for her. The opening pages set the stage for a thrilling exploration of the intersection between art and personal relationships, hinting at the conflicts and internal battles that will follow as Diotti's journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Violinists -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/504 42632 42632