Songs of a Dead Dreamer
Songs of a Dead Dreamer
Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 1991
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Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 1991275
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
1991
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Songs of a Dead Dreamer is a horror short story collection by Thomas Ligotti, comprising tales that explore themes of existential dread and surreal horror. The book is divided into sections titled "Dreams for Sleepwalkers," "Dreams for Insomniacs," and "Dreams for the Dead," each containing stories that delve into the eerie and macabre aspects of human experience.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Contemplative
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Songs of a Dead Dreamer by Thomas Ligotti is praised for its atmospheric and unsettling horror, comparable to Lovecraft. The prose is often described as poetic yet dense, which may challenge some readers. Critics appreciate its originality and philosophical undertones. While some find the stories repetitive, fans of existential horror consider it a masterpiece.
Who Should Read Songs of a Dead Dreamer?
A reader who enjoys Songs of a Dead Dreamer likely appreciates existential horror, philosophical themes, and surreal narratives. Fans of H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House will find a similar atmospheric dread and a fascination with the uncanny.
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
1991
Adult
18+ years
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