Apple-Tree Table, and Other Sketches Story 7 - The Fiddler

In which a disheartened poet encounters the singularly joyous and unpretentious Hautboy, whose genuine cheerfulness and unaffected wisdom stand in stark contrast to the poet’s own restless ambition and pride. Drawn by Hautboy’s magical fiddling and serene acceptance of life’s fortunes, the poet finds himself both captivated and humbled, leading to a newfound resolve to learn from this mysterious figure.