A Midsummer Lark is a novel written by William Augustus Croffut in 1883. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young man named Lark, who is a talented musician and singer. Lark is in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Edith's father disapproves of Lark's profession and social status.The novel takes place over the course of a summer, during which Lark and...