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Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents
William Beckford
出版DigiCat, 2022-08-15
主題Fiction / ClassicsReference / General
ISBNEAN:8596547176084
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=34qCEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋William Beckford's 'Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents' is a captivating assemblage of reflections that voyage through the realm of the dreamlike and the philosophical. Beckford's prose is infused with a rich and ornate style, lending a timeless elegance to his musings on the often surreal interplay between dreams and reality. As a piece of literary memoir, it carves out its peculiar niche, echoing the pre-Romantic sensibilities that dwell on the individual's inner life and emotional landscape, thus serving as a precursor to later romantic and gothic literature. Beckford's lyrical recounting gives readers an abstract yet vivid depiction of his personal reveries and the world he navigates, both in sleep and wakefulness. In pondering the origins of 'Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents,' one must consider Beckford's own storied life. Known primarily for his Gothic novel 'Vathek,' Beckford was also a man of considerable wealth and taste, a patron of the arts, and a traveler whose experiences undoubtedly seeped into his written work. A confluence of his lofty imagination, the cultural milieu, and his personal escapades are embedded within this collection, providing a prism through which his personal narrative is unveiled. One can read between the lines a commentary on the nature of wealth, isolation, and the pursuit of aesthetic experience. For those seeking a journey into the thoughts of one of the eighteenth century's most enigmatic figures, 'Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents' is a must-read. Beckford's work appeals not only to aficionados of early Gothic and Romantic literature but to any reader intrigued by the contemplative journey of self-exploration and the marriage of the fantastical with the everyday. Beckford beckons the reader to traverse the landscapes of his mind, in a smooth confluence of dream and consciousness that challenges the boundary of waking life and fantasy.