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A young boy in an Alpine farming community must reconcile a passionate love of music with his father's insistence that he follow the practical work of the farm. The narrative traces his everyday joys, friendships, episodes of separation and hardship, and moments when music softens stubborn hearts and restores harmony. Rich pastoral detail and affectionate village scenes underscore themes of trust, the consoling power of song, and how communal kindness and steady courage help a child find his place.
[A] The Gemmi is a remarkable mountain pass across the Alps.
[B] Miss Country-rat.
[C] The Starer from Leuk.
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES:
Obvious typographical errors have been corrected.
Inconsistencies in hyphenation have been standardized.
Archaic or alternate spelling has been retained.