The Lutanist (1914)

The Lutanist is a novel written by Alice Wilson and published in 1914. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Elsie, who is a talented lutanist (a musician who plays the lute). Elsie is passionate about her music and dreams of becoming a professional musician, but her strict father disapproves of her pursuing a career in music and wants her to marry a wealthy man instead.Despite her father's objections, Elsie continues to play the lute and becomes friends with a group of musicians who encourage her to pursue her dreams. Along the way, she falls in love with a fellow musician named Philip, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and Elsie's father's disapproval.As Elsie struggles to balance her love for music with her family's expectations, she must also navigate the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated profession. The novel explores themes of love, family, gender roles, and the pursuit of one's passions. With its vivid descriptions of music and the world of musicians in the late 19th century, The Lutanist offers a compelling glimpse into a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.