The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Dreams
by Edgar Allan Poe
"Oh! that my young life were a lasting dream!"
"Oh! that my young life were a lasting dream!"
Reverend Abram Dixon's only son, Robert, becomes a minister by going to college. When he comes home to visit Robert proves to his father that his way of preaching is as effective as his fathers, even though they have very different views.
A short biographical sketch of Abe Lincoln.
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
A simple boy is driven into the world by his mother’s treatment of him. He meets with an ogre, who treats him well and assists him. The ogre allows him to visit his family, but his ignorance leads him into trouble twice. The third visit brings more wisdom, and the rewards that come with his new knowledge.
A king searches for a bride as handsome and clever as himself. There was one Princess Helena, however it would take ten years to find her and by that time she would be old and unbeautiful. The king meets seven Simons, all masters of their respective trades, and all are useful to him in his quest. They retrieve the princess and the king marries her.
Dorothy and the King of Bunnybury watch the royal subjects do tricks and acts of merryment. Each time, the king commented on how much he hated being king but loved all the extra things that came with it. The king changes his mind and decides to stay, but Dorothy scolds him for being unhappy all the time. He agrees to change his ways and soon Dorothy, Bellina, and Toto are off again.
Maurice is visited by the little New Year and his cart of gifts. He shows Maurice the wonders of giving to others and the happiness that it brings.
Sandy continues her story.
Henry comes across two groups of soldiers. One group is retreating, while the other moves towards the battle enthusiastically. Henry joins the advancing troops, but still fears his comrades will question his momentary absence from the battle.
George achieves a level of success as a member of the Booster's Club, and later learns some unsettling news regarding Riesling.
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
How Siegfried turned war into feasting.
The author describes Miriam model to the reader. Miriam disappears from the group.
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
Jerry and Little Joe discover that the Smiling Pool’s water level is not as high as usual, so they go to see Grandfather Frog and tell him so.
The Bird's and the Ruggle's have Christmas dinner.
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
The narrator takes a walk in the country lost in his memories. He visits the old man sitting on the porch.
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
A great storm in Whitby and a ship with its dead captain comes on shore. The cargo consisits of wooden boxes and a dog that jumps off the boat and disappears. The captain’s log tells about the horror that took place on the ship. The boat is claimed by a group of Russians. The town holds a funeral for the captain and a normally quiet dog is terrified. Lucy is bothered and continues dreaming and sleepwalking.
The author describes his experiences and observations in the Cockermouth and Keswick areas of Great Britain.
Huck hides the money in the deceased man's coffin, only to have it sealed by the undertaker before can remove it. The dauphin questions Huck about the missing money.