Charles Auchester, Volume 2 (of 2): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Charles Auchester, Volume 2 (of 2) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sheppard, Elizabeth Sara (1830–1862).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Charles Auchester, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Elizabeth Sara Sheppard is a novel published in 1853. This continuation follows the narrator Auchester's story of the Chevalier Seraphael—an idealized portrait of composer Felix Mendelssohn—and his profound artistic influence on a circle of gifted musicians. Set in England and Germany, the novel explores themes of musical genius, moral guidance, and Jewish cultural identity. Notable for its positive portrayal of Jewish musicality, the book became enormously popular and remained in print for over seventy years.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Charles Auchester, Volume 2 (of 2)
- Author credits: Sheppard, Elizabeth Sara (1830–1862)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Musical fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Music
- Category: Novels
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