A Gold Slipper (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162876207)

""A Gold Slipper"" is a short story written by the renowned American author, Willa Cather. The story revolves around a young woman named Lydia, who is a talented pianist and comes from a wealthy family. Lydia is engaged to a man named Jack, who is also from a wealthy family, but she is not entirely happy with her life and feels trapped in her privileged existence.One day, Lydia meets a poor but talented young musician named Tom, who plays the violin. Lydia is immediately drawn to Tom's passion for music and his humble way of life. Despite their different backgrounds, Lydia and Tom develop a deep connection, and Lydia begins to question her engagement to Jack.As Lydia's feelings for Tom grow stronger, she must decide whether to follow her heart or stay with Jack and maintain her comfortable lifestyle. The story explores themes of love, class, and the pursuit of happiness.Overall, ""A Gold Slipper"" is a beautifully written and thought-provoking story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the choices we make in life.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Youth and the Bright Medusa, by Willa Cather. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917318.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.

Author: Willa Cather
ISBN-10: 1162876204
ISBN-13: 9781162876207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d