
DREAM LIFE: - A - FABLE OF THE SEASONS - BY - DONALD G. MITCHELL
A NEW PREFACE.
INTRODUCTORY. - I. - With my Aunt Tabithy.
II. With my Reader.
SPRING; - OR, - DREAMS OF BOYHOOD.
DREAMS OF BOYHOOD. - Spring.
I. Rain in the Garret.
II. School-Dreams.
III. Boy Sentiment.
V. A Friend made and Friend lost.
A gentle, lyrical fable opens by comparing the fleeting nature of dreams to the rhythm of the seasons, inviting listeners into a world where sleep and wakefulness blend into a timeless landscape. The narrator weaves personal memories with vivid observations of everyday wonder—flowers, market stalls, and the quiet dignity of passing strangers—creating an intimate tapestry of life’s small marvels. Early on, a warm recollection of an encounter with a celebrated writer offers insight into the art of observation, showing how careful notes become the building blocks of larger stories.
As the tale unfolds, the narrator’s walks through spring‑filled gardens and autumnal streets become meditations on how each season reflects a different facet of the human spirit. Through charming anecdotes and delicate prose, the story encourages listeners to pause, notice the details around them, and discover the quiet magic that resides in ordinary moments. The fable’s gentle humor and heartfelt curiosity set a tone that feels both nostalgic and refreshing, promising an uplifting listening experience.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (322K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-02-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1822–1908
Best known by the pen name Ik Marvel, this 19th-century American writer won a wide readership with warm, reflective books like Reveries of a Bachelor. His work often joined literary charm with a deep affection for rural life, especially the Connecticut landscape he loved.
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