The Primadonna by F. Marion Crawford

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Author Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909
Title The Primadonna
A Sequel to "Fair Margaret"
Note Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Primadonna" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on a prominent opera singer named Margarita da Cordova, known for her breathtaking vocal talent, as she navigates the complexities of fame, relationships, and personal identity at a time when societal expectations weigh heavily on women. The narrative explores her interactions with various characters in the opera world, particularly in the wake of a tragic incident during her performance that leaves both her and her audience profoundly affected. The opening of "The Primadonna" presents a tense scene during a performance in New York, where Cordova captivates the audience with her haunting rendition of a mad scene from "Lucia di Lammermoor." Just as she reaches a moment of climax in her performance, an explosion rattles the opera house, leading to panic among the crowd. In a display of remarkable composure, Cordova begins to sing again, calming the audience amidst chaos. This act of heroism is overshadowed by the tragic news of a nearby explosion linked to the incident, marking the beginning of a tumultuous journey for Cordova as she copes with the duality of her public persona and her private self, while grappling with complex relationships and the unexpected fallout from her newfound status as a perceived hero. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Opera -- Fiction
Subject Women singers -- Fiction
Subject Mystery fiction
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EBook-No. 10521
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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