Dreams, Waking Thoughts And Incidents

Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents is a collection of literary works by William Beckford, an English novelist, poet, and travel writer. The book includes a variety of pieces, including essays, letters, and short stories, all of which explore the themes of imagination, dreams, and the supernatural. The writings are a reflection of Beckford's interest in the Gothic genre and his fascination with the strange and unusual. The book is divided into three sections: Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents, each of which contains a selection of works that explore different aspects of the human experience. The Dreams section includes pieces that delve into the realm of the subconscious and explore the power of the imagination. The Waking Thoughts section contains essays and letters that reflect on various topics, including art, literature, and politics. Finally, the Incidents section includes short stories that are infused with supernatural and fantastical elements. Overall, Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of literary works that showcases Beckford's unique perspective on the world.August 4th.--The heats were so excessive in the night, that I thought myself several times on the point of suffocation, tossed about like a wounded fish, and dreamt of the devil and Senegal. Towards sunrise, a faint breeze restored me to life and reason. I slumbered till late in the day, and the moment I was fairly awake, ordered my gondolier to row out to the main ocean, that I might plunge into its waves, and hear and see nothing but waters around me.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.