The Dominion Of Dreams (1899)

By Fiona Macleod and William Sharp

Book Overview

The Dominion of Dreams is a collection of short stories written by the Scottish author Fiona Macleod and published in 1899. The book is divided into two parts, the first containing stories set in the Scottish Highlands and the second containing stories set in Ireland. The stories are heavily influenced by Celtic mythology and folklore, and often explore themes of love, death, and the supernatural. Macleod's writing is lyrical and poetic, and she creates a dreamlike atmosphere throughout the book. Some of the standout stories in the collection include ""The Washer of the Ford"", which tells the story of a woman who is said to appear at a river ford to wash the clothes of those who are about to die, and ""The Laughter of Scathach"", which follows a young man who is drawn into the world of the Tuatha D����� Danann, the mythological race of Irish gods and goddesses. Overall, The Dominion of Dreams is a haunting and evocative collection of stories that showcases Macleod's skill as a writer and her deep connection to Celtic mythology and folklore.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167117956
• ISBN13: 9781167117954
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"