Willa Cather 
The Song of the Lark [EPUB ebook] 

The Song of the Lark orchestrates a symphony of ambition, talent, and sacrifice against the vast canvas of the American Midwest. Set in the late 19th century, it follows the ascent of Thea Kronborg, a young woman with a prodigious gift for music, from her humble beginnings in a Colorado mining town to her meteoric rise as a renowned opera singer. Through vivid prose, the novel explores Thea's relentless pursuit of artistic excellence, her complex relationships, and the profound impact of her Midwestern roots on her identity and aspirations. It's a timeless ode to the power of passion, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams.