A Wagner Matinée by Willa Cather
I was away visiting my mom with very limited internet access, alas no short story reviews during that time. I'm glad to be back.
Clark was from Nebraska but studying in Boston. He got a letter from his uncle telling him that his Aunt Georgina is coming to Boston to settle an estate. As a young woman, Georgina had an accomplished music teacher at the Boston Conservatory. However she met a Nebraska homesteader and married him, ending her career.
Clark arranged to take his aunt to a Wagner concert. She had been so kind and a great influence on him as a child, he wanted to treat her to something special. It had been quite a long time since Georgina had beeen to a musical concert and her reaction want quite what Clark expected.
It becomes quite clear in the story that Georgina has regrets. You will have to read the story to find out more. You can read it here.
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Short Story Monday is hosted by John at The Book Mine Set.
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Looks like we both reviewed recommendations from Margot this week! One of the many reasons I love SS Mondays.
It sounds like the story you read this week is beautifully subtle.
John Mutford said... December 6, 2011 at 5:31 AM
John, it is so much fun to share stories for SS Mondays.
Beautifully subtle is a good description for it.
Teddy Rose said... December 6, 2011 at 3:33 PM
I remember when Margot reviewed this one. Thanks for the reminder to read it!
Julie @ Read Handed said... December 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM
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