
Transcriber's note
Preface
THE LOVE STORY of ABNER STONE
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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.
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
Mar 22, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1970
Best known as a Kentucky poet and novelist, this longtime small-town banker wrote fiction rooted in Bluegrass landscapes and local history. His career stretched across decades, and he was named Kentucky’s Poet Laureate in 1954.
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