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100 1 _aPurcell, Dick
245 1 0 _aJohn Harper's Insight
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1956
500 _aRelease date is 2021-06-29
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"John Harper's Insight" by Dick Purcell is a work of fiction, likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a man who unexpectedly decides to abandon his mundane life in a machine shop to pursue a dream of becoming a concert pianist, showcasing themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of a higher purpose against all odds. The book follows John Harper, an introverted and seemingly ordinary man, who is consumed by a strong desire for a more fulfilling life. After a brief yet profound vision of his future as a celebrated musician, he quits his job and embarks on a challenging journey of self-discovery and musical training, despite having no prior experience. Through dedication and hard work, he achieves swift success, captivating audiences with his unique interpretations of classical music. However, his meteoric rise to fame comes at a great cost, as the physical and emotional toll of mastering the piano ultimately leads to his tragic demise, highlighting the fleeting nature of success and the sacrifices that often accompany the pursuit of one’s dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aPianists -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1956
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65729
999 _c106551
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