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A Bird of Passage, and Other Stories

By Beatrice Harraden

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"A Bird of Passage and Other Stories" by Beatrice Harraden is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The main narrative follows a y...

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"A Bird of Passage and Other Stories" by Beatrice Harraden is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The main narrative follows a young girl, a tuner, who intrigues the guests at a little hotel in Switzerland with her charm, musical talent, and mysterious past, hinting at themes of independence and the search for personal fulfillment. Throughout the opening tale, readers are invited to explore the girl's interactions with various characters, including a curious gentleman named Oswald, setting the stage for deeper explorations of identity and societal expectations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the young girl as she enters the hotel salon, drenched but cheerful, revealing her witty character and independence when she states that she has no luggage or companions. Her interactions with an elderly lady and then Oswald Everard highlight her unique outlook on life, particularly her passion for music and her determination to succeed in a profession that is rarely chosen by women at that time. As she tunes a piano in the salon, she captivates the guests, simultaneously wresting their attention and respect while prompting reflections on her unconventional lifestyle. This sets a lively anecdote that balances themes of ambition, femininity, and the desire for connection in a world of cyclical expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Beatrice Harraden was a British writer and suffragette.

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