"The Book of Dreams and Ghosts" by Andrew Lang is a compilation of late 19th-century tales that studies ghostly encounters and dreams. The collection merges folklore with psychological understanding to question the existence and characteristics of spirits and visions. Through compelling stories and thoughtful interpretations, the author investigates the complex relation between dreams and ghostly sightings, suggesting many apparitions could be products of the mind, rather than actual supernatural phenomena. The book starts with a preface which prepares the reader to explore how dreams connect startlingly to ghost encounters. Furthermore, the work includes anecdotes of shared dreams and dreams mirroring reality. Overall, the book serves as both entertainment and an investigation into the human experience of the unexplainable.
The Book of Dreams and Ghosts
By Andrew Lang
Journey into a world where dreams blur with reality, and the line between life and death fades in chilling tales of ghosts and the human mind.
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About the AuthorAndrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
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