Dream Life: A Fable Of The Seasons (1852) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164319078)

Dream Life: A Fable of the Seasons is a novel written by Ik Marvel, which was first published in 1852. The book is a collection of stories that are interconnected and revolve around the changing seasons of the year. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Oliver, who is on a journey of self-discovery. The book is divided into four parts, each corresponding to a different season. In the first part, Oliver is introduced as a young man who is disillusioned with his life and is searching for meaning. He meets a wise old man who takes him on a journey through the changing seasons, teaching him important life lessons along the way.In the second part, Oliver falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith. They have a passionate romance that is cut short when Edith falls ill and dies. Oliver is devastated by her death and spends the rest of the season in mourning.In the third part, Oliver travels to Europe and has a series of adventures that teach him about the world and himself. He returns to America in the fall, a changed man.In the final part, Oliver returns to his hometown and reflects on his journey. He realizes that he has learned valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of living in the present moment. The book ends with Oliver looking forward to a new beginning, filled with hope and optimism.Dream Life: A Fable of the Seasons is a classic work of American literature that explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. It is a beautifully written book that is both thought-provoking and inspiring.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ik Marvel
ISBN-10: 1164319078
ISBN-13: 9781164319078
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d