Dreams: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Dreams is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Schreiner, Olive (1855–1920).
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"Dreams" by Olive Schreiner is a collection of eleven short stories published in 1890. Set in the African landscape, these allegorical tales explore profound themes through dream sequences. The collection's most notable story follows a woman's journey through three fragmented dreams, depicting the struggles between Man and Woman, the quest for Freedom guided by figures like Truth and Reason, and visions of a harmonious future. Through symbolic characters and metaphorical crossings, Schreiner examines gender expectations, male dominance, and the difficult path toward equality and freedom.
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- Title: Dreams
- Author credits: Schreiner, Olive (1855–1920)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dreams
- Women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Poetry
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