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Dreams and Dream Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingsford, Anna Bonus (1846–1888).
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"Dreams and Dream Stories" by Anna Bonus Kingsford is a collection of dream narratives written in the late 19th century. This work presents a series of vivid, imaginative dreams and fantastical stories that reflect the author's philosophical musings and spiritual inquiries, intertwining fantastical elements with deeper meanings related to human experience, morality, and the nature of reality. The opening portion introduces the reader to the author's unique ability to record dreams, which she believes possess significant insight and coherence. Kingsford explains her approach, asserting that these accounts are not mere figments of imagination but compelling narratives transcribed shortly after waking. She shares her experiences, highlighting themes of existential dread, spiritual exploration, and the interplay of life and death, as exemplified in her haunting yet enthralling dream about a doomed train journey. As the narrative unfolds, readers are invited into a world where dreams serve as a profound lens through which universal truths and personal revelations can be discovered.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dreams and Dream Stories
- Author credits: Kingsford, Anna Bonus (1846–1888)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dreams
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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