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_aBeckford, William, _d1760-1844 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aDreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-01-01 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1891 Ward, Lock and Co. edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents" by William Beckford is a collection of letters and reflections written during the late 18th century. Through these letters, the author documents his travels across various parts of Europe, sharing his whimsical musings, vivid dreams, and observations of the landscapes and cultures he encounters along the way. The introspective nature of the writing reveals Beckford's profound imagination and nostalgia, as well as his struggles with the contrast between reality and his dreamy ideals. The opening of the book introduces us to Beckford's character as a deeply imaginative traveler, who often finds himself lost in reveries and longing for the familiar comforts of home. He begins his journey on June 19, 1780, reminiscing about his idyllic past while taking in the misty landscapes of Kent. Through a series of lively and humorous descriptions, he conveys his feelings of melancholy as he transitions from the serene beauty of England to the alien atmosphere of Flanders, further contemplating the quieter moments in places like Antwerp. As he navigates through bustling towns and historical landmarks, his reflections reveal not just observations of the surrounding world, but also the inner workings of a mind caught between reality and fantasy, often intertwining vivid descriptions of dreams with the observations of his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aBeckford, William, 1760-1844 | ||
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