The Dream-God, or, A Singular Evolvement of Thought in Sleep

By John Cuningham

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A morphine-induced dream takes a burned man on a wild adventure through time and space, forcing him to face questions about humanity and the divine.

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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

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2021-08-08

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Summary

"The Dream-God, or, A Singular Evolvement of Thought in Sleep" by John Cuningham is a fantastical tale from the 1870s that examines big ideas through a dreamlike journey. A man from South Carolina, healing from burns and taking morphine, is led by the Spirit of Morphine on an amazing trip. Flying through different places, both real and imagined, he meets famous people from history and thinks about power, race, and what it means to be human. The story, full of vivid descriptions and deep conversations, touches on love and kindness as forces that are stronger than anything on Earth.