An Aeolian Harp (1911)

An Aeolian Harp is a novel written by Effie R. Cleland and originally published in 1911. The story revolves around a young woman named Ruth who after the death of her mother moves to a small town to live with her aunt and uncle. While there she becomes fascinated by the sound of an Aeolian harp a type of musical instrument that is played by the wind. She begins to hear the harp's haunting melodies everywhere she goes and soon discovers that it is being played by a mysterious stranger named David who lives in a nearby cabin.As Ruth gets to know David she learns that he is a troubled and enigmatic figure with a tragic past. Despite his emotional distance Ruth is drawn to him and begins to fall in love with him. But their relationship is complicated by the fact that David is haunted by the memory of a woman he loved and lost and Ruth is unsure if she will ever be able to break through his emotional barriers.As the story unfolds Ruth and David's relationship is tested by a series of challenges and obstacles including the disapproval of Ruth's family and the reappearance of David's former lover. Ultimately they must decide whether their love is strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their path or if they must go their separate ways.An Aeolian Harp is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that explores themes of love loss and the power of music. With its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its unforgettable characters it is a timeless story that will captivate readers of all ages.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.