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Name: Peter Ibbetson
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: George Du Maurier

Set in the late Victorian era, Peter Ibbetson tells the tale of a forbidden love severed by social class and distance. The protagonists find connection through a shared lucid dream, weaving romance with an imaginative investigation into the nature of human consciousness and the true meaning of life. The novel’s melancholic tone and nostalgic atmosphere complement its speculative fantasy elements, offering readers a poignant portrait of love beyond earthly constraints.

First publish date: 1846

Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature

Authors: George Du Maurier

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