EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 28 MIN
The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Chapter IV
from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang
In which the curious phenomenon of veracious waking hallucinations, commonly known as ghosts or wraiths, is explored with a delicacy that balances scientific enquiry and respectful wonder, illustrating cases that range from shadowy coach apparitions to voices and touches that convey hidden truths. The narrative gently examines these spectral impressions and their properties, inviting reflection on their place between fancy, coincidence, and the mysterious workings of the mind.
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In which the curious phenomenon of veracious waking hallucinations, commonly known as ghosts or wraiths, is explored with a delicacy that balances scientific enquiry and respectful wonder, illustrating cases that range from shadowy coach apparitions to voices and touches that convey hidden truths. The narrative gently examines these spectral impressions and their properties, inviting reflection on their place between fancy, coincidence, and the mysterious workings of the mind.
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