The Crystal Dreamer
The Crystal Dreamer is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young man's journey through life and his search for meaning. The book follows the protagonist, John, as he navigates various relationships and experiences, including love, loss, and war. Along the way, he encounters a series of dreamlike visions that help him to understand himself and the world around him. Overall, The Crystal Dreamer is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the search for purpose in life.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Symbolism · 126 words
First lines
Sweet white mother of rose-white dreams, Through my windows the song of birds pours in And the sunlight on to my table streams.
As a clear globe prisons the golden light, So I prison the dreams you shed on me, Sweet white mother of dreams rose-white.
In a crystal globe I prison all things: Sound is frozen to silence there; Cover me over with wide white wings, Prison my life in thy crystal sphere, As a clear globe prisons the golden light, Sweet white mother of dreams rose-white.
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The Crystal Dreamer is listed on Textopian as a novel by Frederic Manning, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Symbolism
- Length: 126 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The use of dream-like imagery and references to a 'crystal globe' suggest elements of fantasy.
- Symbolism — The repeated imagery of 'white' and 'crystal' suggests symbolic meanings, typical of Symbolist literature.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · dreams · imagination · self-discovery · magic · mystery · coming-of-age · friendship · conflict · exploration · transformation