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FOR THE DREAM COLLECTOR Meek skillfully entwines the worlds of Impressionism and 19th-century medicine; both worlds are compelling, and the back-and-forth between them ensures that the narrative never flags. Kirkus Reviews Recommendation: "Get it!" “(The Dream Collector) is an outstanding example of what a novel should and can be. R.W. Meek's meticulous research and narrative prowess weave a captivating tapestry of late 19th Century Paris, where the entwining forces of science and art come alive.” Independent Book Review Set against the backdrop of Paris in the late 19th century, The Dream Collector by R.w Meek immerses the reader in an era of remarkable transformation. The novel deftly intertwines the worlds of medicine and art, capturing the essence of a period marked by pioneering ideas. Literary Titan 5 stars The Dream Collector, published by Historium Press, now available on Amazon.com in E-book, hardback, and paperback formats. Click here to purchase on Amazon. Barnes and Noble here. Powell's City of Books here. Books a Million here. Kobo here. |
Book I: Sabrine and Sigmund FreudJulie Forette, narrator and protagonist, is the “Dream Collector” and, aided by Sigmund Freud, collects the one soul-defining dream of the novel’s major characters. The Dream Collector will appeal to readers interested in learning how young Sigmund Freud, while in Paris, discovers the power of the unconscious and develops the Oedipal Complex. And will attract readers curious to learn more about the lives of the leading Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, and the art they created. |
Book II: Sabrine and VincentWhy did Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear? Then, less than two years later, aim a fatal bullet to his heart? Why was his beloved brother, Theo, permanently confined to an insane asylum three months after Vincent's suicide? Questions Sigmund Freud and Julie Forette are determined to answer in Book II. |