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Lucy Gayheart

Willa Cather

Narrated by Kirsten Potter

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5 hrs 8 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
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Random House Audio
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In Willa Cather's haunting 1935 novel, a gifted young woman named Lucy Gayheart embarks on a journey from her small Nebraska town to Chicago, seeking a life in music. At eighteen, she becomes entangled with Clement Sebastian, an aging and charismatic singer who embodies both allure and tragedy. Through their poignant and doomed love affair, Cather explores themes of innocence, the clash between prairie and city life, and the emotional complexities of pursuing one's artistic dreams. The narrative unfolds with the aching beauty of a Schubert sonata, reflecting the grandeur and heartache that accompany Lucy's quest for identity.
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