Cecil Dreeme

Cecil Dreeme is a novel written by Theodore Winthrop that tells the story of a young man named Robert Byng who moves to New York City to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. He rents a room in a boarding house run by a mysterious woman named Mrs. Deen, and soon becomes friends with his eccentric neighbor, Cecil Dreeme. Cecil is an enigmatic character who dresses in women's clothing and has a reputation for being a bit of a rebel.As Robert becomes more involved in Cecil's life, he begins to uncover secrets about his friend's past and his true identity. Meanwhile, he also falls in love with a young woman named Alice Archer, who is engaged to a wealthy businessman. The novel explores themes of identity, sexuality, and social class, as well as the challenges of pursuing one's dreams in a rapidly changing world.Cecil Dreeme was originally published in 1861, and is considered one of the first American novels to explore LGBTQ+ themes. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of New York City in the mid-19th century, as well as its complex characters and themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.