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Orpheus In Mayfair: And Other Stories And Sketches

Orpheus In Mayfair: And Other Stories And Sketches

Baring, Maurice

Paperback

General Parenting

Publisher Price: $15.99

ISBN10: 9375558657
ISBN13: 9789375558651
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.33 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Orpheus in Mayfair and other stories and sketches presents a collection of narratives that explore the tension between artistic longing and the practical demands that shape everyday life. The opening follows a devoted musician of modest means who teaches and performs while nurturing dreams of sharing the music of a distant homeland. His quiet routine is disrupted when an unexpected opportunity offers the possibility of recognition, yet this chance arrives at a moment overshadowed by urgent family concerns. Through this contrast, the work reflects on the fragile balance between ambition and responsibility, showing how creative passion can be both sustaining and burdensome. The wider collection continues this exploration through varied figures who confront shifting expectations, emotional sacrifice, and the unpredictable path of artistic pursuit. Each story blends personal struggle with subtle social observation, revealing how hope, disappointment, and resilience shape the inner lives of those who reach for meaning through art. In weaving these moments together, the collection offers a thoughtful portrait of aspiration tested by reality.

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