The Bride of the Mistletoe

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The Bride of the Mistletoe

by James Lane Allen

EN·~3 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

THE BRIDE OF THE MISTLETOE - By James Lane Allen - Author Of “Flute And Violin,” “A Kentucky Cardinal,” “Aftermath,” Etc.

0:38

PREFACE

1:07

EARTH SHIELD AND EARTH FESTIVAL

7:30

I. THE MAN AND THE SECRET

27:07

II. THE TREE AND THE SUNSET

26:50

III. THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

25:19

IV. THE WANDERING TALE

41:20

V. THE ROOM OF THE SILENCES

16:31

VI. THE WHITE DAWN

41:38

Description

Set in a quiet Kentucky farm, the tale follows a middle‑aged couple as they navigate the rhythms of daily life amid the rolling fields and modest homestead. Within a span of just a few days, their world unfurls through simple moments—shared meals, the quiet labor of the land, and the gentle tug of familial affection—that reveal deeper currents of hope, responsibility, and the quiet resilience of a rural family. The narrative dwells on the intimate observations of the couple, inviting listeners to see the ordinary with fresh eyes, as each small gesture becomes a portal to larger truths about love and perseverance.

Parallel to their story, the lives of their four children weave in and out, offering a playful, tender look at childhood on the farm. Their adventures, friendships, and budding curiosities echo the larger tapestry of community life, where neighbors, a country doctor, and seasonal celebrations stitch together a sense of belonging. The listener is drawn into a warm, lyrical portrait of an American heartland, where the landscape itself seems to whisper its own timeless story.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (180K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Text file produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger

Release date

2005-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Lane Allen

James Lane Allen

1849–1925

Known for bringing Kentucky’s landscapes, speech, and social life vividly into fiction, this American novelist became one of the state’s first widely celebrated literary voices. His best-known books include A Kentucky Cardinal, The Choir Invisible, and The Reign of Law.

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