What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come

Gertrude Atherton

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Editorial:
Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Familia y relaciones
ISBN:
9789373401515
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What dreams may come explores the tension between societal roles and personal longing within a setting defined by grandeur and complexity. The narrative unfolds in a richly imagined Constantinople, where cultural opulence contrasts with the emotional uncertainty of individuals navigating identity and desire. It examines the internal unrest that arises when ambition, beauty, and status are no longer sufficient to provide fulfillment. Against a backdrop of diplomatic formality and lavish social ritual, the story emphasizes the emotional dissonance behind polished appearances. Through quiet moments of reflection and charged encounters, the novel reveals how connection can feel both elusive and transformative. It also delves into the psychological discontent that accompanies a life measured by external expectations. Rather than presenting love or ambition as resolutions, it portrays them as forces that complicate the search for meaning. In its subtle critique of elegance and privilege, the book uncovers the fragility of self-worth in a world governed by appearances, offering a contemplative look at the cost of belonging.

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