
VNDERTONES
UNDERTONES - THE DREAMER
QUIET
UNQUALIFIED
UNENCOURAGED ASPIRATION
THE WOOD
WOOD NOTES
SUCCESS
SONG
THE OLD SPRING
A lyrical tapestry unfolds as a young dreamer moves through sun‑dappled woods and quiet hearths, cataloguing the music of rain, the sigh of leaves, and the echo of distant storms. The prose reads like poetry, each fragment a measured note that captures the wonder of a child’s unbroken faith in the world’s hidden rhythm. Early scenes linger on simple observations—birdsong, creaking logs, the soft glow of twilight—while hinting at a deeper, almost mythic current beneath everyday life.
As the dreamer wanders, the narrative drifts between tender reverie and the faint stirrings of longing, introducing whisper‑soft spirits, wandering will‑o‑the‑wisps, and forests that seem alive with secret counsel. This first act sets a tone of quiet introspection, inviting listeners to follow the protagonist’s gentle quest for meaning amid nature’s endless chorus. The journey feels both intimate and timeless, offering a meditative experience that celebrates the subtle “undertones” of existence.
Language
en
Duration
~45 minutes (43K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, Diane Monico, 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
2010-04-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1865–1914
A Kentucky poet with a gift for turning woods, fields, and changing seasons into vivid, musical verse, he was once widely known as the “Keats of Kentucky.” His poems are rich with birdsong, moonlight, myth, and the close observation of the natural world.
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