Peter Ibbetson

Peter Ibbetson is a novel written by George Du Maurier, originally published in 1891. The story follows the life of Peter Ibbetson, a young boy born into a life of privilege and wealth in 19th century England. Despite his privileged upbringing, Peter feels trapped by the expectations of his family and society.As he grows older, Peter becomes enamored with a beautiful woman named Mary, who he meets while studying in France. However, their love is forbidden as Mary is already married. The two are separated and Peter is sent away to prison for a crime he did not commit.While in prison, Peter discovers that he has the ability to lucid dream, which allows him to visit Mary in his dreams. The two continue their relationship in their dreams, but are unable to be together in reality.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of the imagination. It is known for its innovative use of dream sequences and its exploration of the subconscious mind. Overall, Peter Ibbetson is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that continues to be read and studied today.Ah, he died too quick; I dealt him those four blows in less than as many seconds. It was five minutes, perhaps--or, at the most, ten--from the moment he came into the room to that when I finished him and was caught red-handed. And I--what a long agony!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.