The Love Story of Abner Stone

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The Love Story of Abner Stone

by Edwin Carlile Litsey

EN·~2 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

Transcriber's note

0:34
2

Preface

1:25
3

THE LOVE STORY of ABNER STONE

0:02
4

I

4:27
5

II

9:49
6

III

8:27
7

IV

8:43
8

V

9:02
9

VI

8:20
10

VII

10:56

Description

A quiet, sun‑spotted afternoon in the Kentucky countryside frames the voice of an old man looking back on a love that has shaped his whole life. He writes with reverence, letting the rustle of leaves, the chatter of sparrows, and the slow drift of a rabbit across an unkept lawn serve as a backdrop for his memories. The tone is intimate and unhurried, inviting listeners to feel the warmth of a romance that has lingered like an oil painting in his mind.

The narrative weaves the simple details of rural life with the deep gratitude of a heart that has known both joy and the passing of seasons. As he traces the path from his youthful days to the brink of his seventieth year, his reflections reveal a devotion not only to his beloved but also to the natural world that surrounds them. This gently unfolding memoir promises a thoughtful, heartfelt listening experience that celebrates enduring love and the quiet beauty of a life well‑lived.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (134K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia, Carla Foust, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Release date

2009-03-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edwin Carlile Litsey

Edwin Carlile Litsey

1874–1970

A Kentucky banker who quietly built a second life as a prolific poet, short-story writer, and novelist, this early 20th-century author wrote with a strong sense of place and a deep feeling for local life. His work helped carry the voice of rural Kentucky to a wide national audience.

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