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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 35 MIN

The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Chapter II

from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang

In which the curious phenomena of dreams revealing unknown pasts, distant presents, and uncertain futures are examined through various anecdotes, including a hypnotic vision of Queen Mary’s jewels and the vivid dream of Mr. Williams foretelling Mr. Perceval’s murder. These narratives are delicately weighed against sceptical explanations, illustrating the enduring human fascination with veracious dreams that seem to transcend ordinary experience and veer into the mysterious realms of time and consciousness.

In which the curious phenomena of dreams revealing unknown pasts, distant presents, and uncertain futures are examined through various anecdotes, including a hypnotic vision of Queen Mary’s jewels and the vivid dream of Mr. Williams foretelling Mr. Perceval’s murder. These narratives are delicately weighed against sceptical explanations, illustrating the enduring human fascination with veracious dreams that seem to transcend ordinary experience and veer into the mysterious realms of time and consciousness.

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