This gripping novel tells the story of a brilliant but tormented music teacher, whose passion for his art is matched only by his demons. Adapted from the popular play of the same name, 'The Music Master' is a haunting exploration of the power of music to heal and to destroy. Charles Klein's novel is a timeless tribute to the enduring beauty and complexity of classical music. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.