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100	1		_aAllen, James Lane, _d1849-1925
245	1	2	_aA Cathedral Singer
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-03-16
508			_aProduced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"A Cathedral Singer" by James Lane Allen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy, Ashby Truesdale, and his mother, Rachel, who struggles with poverty while nurturing her son's musical talent. Their lives take a transformative turn when Ashby is run over in the street, leading Rachel to seek help in coping with their tragic circumstances. The opening of the novel sets the scene in New York City, highlighting the contrasts between the architectural grandeur of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the struggles of the characters. The narrative introduces Rachel as a model at an art school, outlining her determination to gather funds for her son's education. It also introduces Ashby, a spirited child who sells newspapers and possesses a remarkable singing voice, hinting at his potential future in music. The masterful teacher at the art school encourages his students to capture the emotional essence of Rachel's character, whom they are drawn to with respect and admiration. Through vivid descriptions and poignant reflections, the opening establishes a deep connection to themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the aspirations of the underprivileged against the backdrop of urban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653			_aMothers and sons -- Fiction
653			_aSingers -- Fiction
653			_aCathedral of St. John the Divine (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
700	1		_aIvanowski, Sigismond de, _d1875-1944
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15385
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