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Title: Dream Life: A Fable of the Seasons
Contents: Dreams of boyhood -- Dreams of youth -- Dreams of manhood -- Dreams of age.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Dream Life: A Fable of the Seasons" by Donald Grant Mitchell is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes of youth, dreams, and the passage of time through the reflections of its main character, Isaac, as he navigates various life stages and experiences. It delves into the intricate emotions tied to love, loss, and the innocence of childhood, set against the backdrop of the changing seasons. The opening of the book introduces us to Isaac as he converses with his Aunt Tabithy about the persistence of dreams and the significance of reflecting on one's experiences. He defends the idea that life's myriad moments can be woven into stories, emphasizing the depth and richness of feeling over mere factual recounting. As the narrative begins, it paints a nostalgic picture of Isaac's childhood, marked by playful explorations in an old family garret during a storm, his vivid imaginations influenced by tales he has read, and his budding awareness of love and friendship, particularly towards his sister Nelly and a girl named Madge. In this way, the opening sets the stage for a broader exploration of Isaac's dreams and the bittersweet nature of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Mitchell, Donald Grant, 1822-1908
EBook No.: 17862
Published: Feb 26, 2006
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Essays
Subject: Life
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dream Life: A Fable of the Seasons
Contents: Dreams of boyhood -- Dreams of youth -- Dreams of manhood -- Dreams of age.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Dream Life: A Fable of the Seasons" by Donald Grant Mitchell is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes of youth, dreams, and the passage of time through the reflections of its main character, Isaac, as he navigates various life stages and experiences. It delves into the intricate emotions tied to love, loss, and the innocence of childhood, set against the backdrop of the changing seasons. The opening of the book introduces us to Isaac as he converses with his Aunt Tabithy about the persistence of dreams and the significance of reflecting on one's experiences. He defends the idea that life's myriad moments can be woven into stories, emphasizing the depth and richness of feeling over mere factual recounting. As the narrative begins, it paints a nostalgic picture of Isaac's childhood, marked by playful explorations in an old family garret during a storm, his vivid imaginations influenced by tales he has read, and his budding awareness of love and friendship, particularly towards his sister Nelly and a girl named Madge. In this way, the opening sets the stage for a broader exploration of Isaac's dreams and the bittersweet nature of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Mitchell, Donald Grant, 1822-1908
EBook No.: 17862
Published: Feb 26, 2006
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Essays
Subject: Life
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.