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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMcGowan, Richard,
_d1958-
245 1 0 _aViolists
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1994
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1994-03-01
505 0 _aGretchen in the library -- The Hungarian lightbulb -- Christmas concert.
508 _aHTML version by Al Haines
520 _a"Violists" by Richard McGowan is a novel written during the early 1990s. The story revolves around characters grappling with personal identity, societal expectations, and the world of music, particularly focusing on several intersecting lives in a university library and a struggling music scene. The beginning of the novel introduces Gretchen Haviland, a twenty-nine-year-old librarian, who is reflecting on her life choices, especially her decision to remain single and prioritize her independence over traditional roles. As she navigates her workplace and own insecurities about aging, she develops an intriguing connection with a young professor, Bridwell. Their budding acquaintance progresses through a series of chance encounters in the library until they eventually share a coffee and engaging conversation. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Jurgen, a talented violist searching for work after the collapse of the symphony orchestra he was part of, illustrating the struggles of musicians in a competitive environment. The opening portions set the stage for exploring themes of love, ambition, and the longing for connection amid the backdrop of the arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aLove stories
653 _aFathers and daughters -- Fiction
653 _aViolists -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/112
999 _c42264
_d42264