The Song of the Lark

Set in the 1890s and published in 1915, The Song of the Lark follows Thea Kronberg, a talented young singer from Moonstone, Colorado, as she navigates her path to success in the world of opera. After an artistic awakening in Arizona, she rises to prominence, performing in major venues like the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and opera houses in Germany. This second installment of Willa Cather's Great Plains Trilogy intricately weaves the aspirations of artists with the pioneering spirit of America’s West, showcasing the sacrifices and struggles inherent in the pursuit of greatness.