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BY GUSTAVUS HINDMAN MILLER
HOW TO DEVELOP THE POWER TO DREAM.
CONTRARY DREAMS.
This work opens a wide‑ranging conversation about why humans have long turned to sleep for insight. Drawing on biblical passages, classical philosophers, and notable figures from Caesar to Coleridge, it shows how dreams have been regarded as messengers, warnings, and sources of creative spark. The author weaves these historic anecdotes into a broader question: what, if anything, do our nightly visions really mean?
Beyond storytelling, the book offers a systematic, scientific approach to interpreting dreams. It explains recurring symbols, the psychology behind common motifs, and practical steps listeners can use to explore their own nocturnal narratives. Whether you’re curious about prophetic legends or simply want tools to make sense of personal imagery, the text balances scholarly depth with clear, usable guidance for anyone interested in the language of the sleeping mind.
Full title
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream A Scientific and Practical Exposition A Scientific and Practical Exposition
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (869K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1997-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1929
Best known for the classic dream guide 10,000 Dreams Interpreted, this Tennessee businessman-turned-author brought together folklore, symbols, and popular beliefs into a reference book that stayed in print for generations. His life mixed frontier beginnings, commercial success, and a lasting curiosity about the meanings people find in dreams.
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