A Midsummer Lark (1883)

By William Augustus Croffut

Book Overview

A Midsummer Lark is a novel written by William Augustus Croffut in 1883. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young man named Lark, who is a talented musician and singer. Lark is in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Edith's father disapproves of Lark's profession and social status.The novel takes place over the course of a summer, during which Lark and Edith's relationship is tested by various obstacles and challenges. Lark must navigate the complexities of love, class, and family expectations, while also pursuing his passion for music and performing.Throughout the book, Croffut paints a vivid picture of life in the mid-19th century, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, culture, and social norms of the time. He also explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness, making A Midsummer Lark a timeless tale of romance and self-discovery.Overall, A Midsummer Lark is a beautifully written novel that transports readers to another time and place, while also exploring universal themes that are still relevant today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165272180
• ISBN13: 9781165272181
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"