The Fifth String

By J.P. Sousa

The Fifth String is a novel written by J.P. Sousa. It tells the story of a talented young violinist named Rafael Joseffy who is struggling to find his place in the world of music. Despite his incredible skill, he is constantly overshadowed by his mentor, the famous violinist Franz Liszt. One day, while practicing alone in a deserted concert hall, Rafael discovers a mysterious fifth string on his violin. This string has a magical quality that allows him to play with an otherworldly beauty and power. With this newfound ability, Rafael sets out to prove himself as a musician and win the respect of his peers.As Rafael's fame grows, he attracts the attention of a wealthy and influential patron who offers to sponsor his career. But as he becomes more successful, Rafael faces new challenges and temptations that threaten to derail his dreams. The Fifth String is a captivating tale of ambition, love, and the power of music to transform lives. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of classical music in the late 19th century and is sure to delight readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of personal growth and triumph.He sat looking into the fire. The violin had brought back memories of the past and its dead. He mumbled, as if to the fire, she loved me; she loved my violin. I was a devil; my violin was a devil, '' and the shadows on the wall swayed like accusing spirits. He buried his face in his hands and cried piteously, I was so young; too young to know.'' He spoke as if he would conciliate the ghastly shades that moved restlessly up and down, when suddenly -- Sanders, don't be a fool ''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: 1419162160
• ISBN13: 9781419162169
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.2"