02340cam a22003013u 4500 31247 UtSlPG 20260610133719.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS ML Barnard, Charles, 1838-1920 Camilla: A Tale of a Violin : Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-10 Produced by Irma Spehar, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Camilla: A Tale of a Violin" by Charles Barnard is a biographical narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life of renowned violinist Camilla Urso, beginning with her humble beginnings in Nantes, France. The tale highlights her relentless pursuit of music amidst economic hardships, ultimately portraying the inspiring journey of a young girl who aspires to greatness in an art that was largely dominated by men at the time. The opening of the book introduces us to Camilla's early life, depicting a charming old town and the modest, musical household in which she was raised. From a young age, she is captivated by the music surrounding her, especially the sounds of the violin, ultimately leading her to express a desire to learn the instrument. Despite initial resistance from her mother and societal norms around gender roles, her father's belief in her talent sees her pursuing lessons from a prominent violinist. As we delve into her childhood, we witness her dedication to mastering the violin, the reactions of her community to her ambitions, and the challenges that arise as she navigates her artistic education, setting the stage for her future success. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Urso, Camilla, 1842-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31247 72093 72093