A Vagabond's Odyssey by A. Safroni-Middleton
"A Vagabond’s Odyssey" by A. Safroni-Middleton is an autobiographical narrative written in the early 20th century. This work captures the author’s wanderings as a sailor and troubadour across various lands, detailing his adventures, struggles, and experiences in the South Seas, North America, and beyond. The main character seems deeply reflective, sharing the joys and challenges of a life lived in pursuit of music, freedom, and adventure. The opening of the book introducesA. Safroni-Middleton's introspective voice as he reflects on his life as a vagabond, blending memories with philosophical musings. He nostalgically recalls his youthful ambitions of becoming a great violinist while living in dire poverty in Boston, juxtaposed against his vibrant dreams of adventure at sea. Describing his various exploits, the author sets the stage for a narrative rich with both humorous insights and poignant realizations about the nature of aspiration and the human experience. As he prepares to share tales of his travels, he hints at the theme of lost opportunities and the bittersweet essence of reminiscence that will likely permeate the rest of his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Safroni-Middleton, A. (Arnold), 1873-1950 |
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| Title | A Vagabond's Odyssey being further reminiscences of a wandering sailor-troubadour in many lands |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Whitehead, Linda Cantoni, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Oceania -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Safroni-Middleton, A. (Arnold), 1873-1950 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59303 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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