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100 1 _aMitchell, Donald Grant,
_d1822-1908
245 1 0 _aDream Life: A Fable of the Seasons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-26
505 0 _aDreams of boyhood -- Dreams of youth -- Dreams of manhood -- Dreams of age.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
653 _aLife
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17862
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