Song of the Cardinal, The by Gene Stratton-Porter (1863 - 1924)

This is a LibriVox public-domain audiobook recording of Gene Stratton-Porter's novel The Song of the Cardinal. It tells the story of a large male cardinal who lives in a tree near a farmer and his wife, and who sings loudly to attract a mate. While the bird courts and eventually pairs up, the farmer and his wife enjoy watching him and find their own marriage renewed. The two love stories run in parallel, making it a warm, happy tale of courtship and companionship. The recording is read by volunteers and released for free listening.