The Silent Gondoliers by William Goldman
A gently comic and poignant fable set in Venice about a humble gondolier who cannot sing; ashamed and determined to fix what he sees as a flaw, he leaves the lagoon seeking a cure and, through a series of quiet lessons, discovers the value of humility, service, and listening. Returning transformed, he finds that his silent devotion and attentiveness bring a different kind of joy to his city than the boisterous songs around him, reshaping how both he and his community understand talent and purpose.
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- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- American
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- Original Language
- English
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