Beyond the Hills of Dream

"Beyond the Hills of Dream" by W. Wilfred Campbell is a collection of poetic works written in the late 19th century. This volume explores themes of nature, love, and the passage of time, often invoking a mystical connection between the earthly realm and dreams. The poems weave together vivid imagery and deep reflections, inviting readers into a contemplative journey through the beauty and complexity of life. The beginning of the collection introduces readers to a dreamlike landscape where the essence of love and memories intertwine with the beauty of nature. The opening poem, "Beyond the Hills of Dream," sets the tone with its rich descriptions of an idyllic realm beyond the struggles of reality, where hearts can find peace and joy. This poem suggests the idea of longing for a world where love transcends pain, and where the past can be revisited. The subsequent pieces reflect this same admiration for the natural world while contemplating deeper existential thoughts, showcasing Campbell's lyrical prowess and the poignant themes that resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

William Wilfred Campbell was a Canadian poet. He is often categorized as one of the country's Confederation Poets, a group that included Charles G.D. Roberts, Bliss Carman, Archibald Lampman, and Duncan Campbell Scott; he was a colleague of Lampman and Scott. By the end of the 19th century, he was considered the "unofficial poet laureate of Canada." Although not as well known as the other Confederation poets today, Campbell was a "versatile, interesting writer" who was influenced by Robert Burns, the English Romantics, Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Thomas Carlyle, and Alfred Tennyson. Inspired by these writers, Campbell expressed his own religious idealism in traditional forms and genres.