{ "item_title" : "The Song Of Miriam", "item_author" : [" Marie Corelli "], "item_description" : "The Song of Miriam is a novel by Marie Corelli, first published in 1910. The story is set in a small village in Italy, where a young girl named Miriam grows up in poverty and obscurity. Miriam has a beautiful voice and dreams of becoming a singer, but her father disapproves of her aspirations and forbids her from pursuing them.Despite her father's objections, Miriam's talent is discovered by a wealthy American woman named Mrs. Molyneux, who takes Miriam under her wing and helps her to develop her voice. Miriam becomes a successful opera singer, but her rise to fame is not without its challenges. She must navigate the politics of the opera world, deal with jealous rivals, and confront her own insecurities and doubts.Throughout the novel, Corelli explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. She also touches on issues of class and gender, as Miriam struggles to assert herself in a male-dominated industry and to reconcile her humble background with her newfound success.The Song of Miriam is a poignant and inspiring tale of one woman's journey to fulfill her dreams and find her place in the world. Corelli's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, and her deep understanding of human nature and the human spirit make this a timeless classic of literature.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Song of Miriam and Other Stories, by Marie Corelli. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597601.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/283/254/1162832541_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "17.95", "online_price" : "17.95", "our_price" : "17.95", "club_price" : "17.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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