{"product_id":"2026770001718-secondhand-the-blind-musician","title":"The Blind Musician","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark of Russian literary realism, The Blind Musician chronicles the life of Petro, a boy born blind in rural Ukraine, as he navigates a world of darkness while discovering an extraordinary gift for music. Vladimir Korolenko's novella presents a deeply moving psychological portrait of a young man's struggle to find meaning, purpose, and a sense of belonging despite his disability. Written with lyrical tenderness and philosophical depth, the narrative argues that true sight is not physical but spiritual — that understanding the human condition requires an inner awakening that transcends the limitations of the body. Korolenko illustrates how Petro's journey toward self-acceptance and artistic fulfillment is shaped by the love of those around him and by the rich folk traditions of the Ukrainian landscape. A celebrated classic of 19th-century Russian literature, The Blind Musician endures as a profound meditation on suffering, empathy, and the redemptive power of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887857316059,"sku":"2026770001718-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e672c2d3-b19d-468d-8e56-6b9adb062a20.png?v=1781747167","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001718-secondhand-the-blind-musician","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}