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What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come

A Novel
FantasyLiterary Fiction
Pages
288
Published
1979
Language
English
Prose complexity
7/10

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SadEmotionalHopefulPhilosophical
Sacrifice

Genres

Fantasy Literary Fiction Contemporary Literature Horror Romance

About the author

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Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson was born in Allendale, New Jersey, the son of Norwegian immigrant parents. He was raised in Brooklyn and started writing at age eight. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1943. He served as an infantry soldier in World War II. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1949. His first short story, "Born of Man and Woman," appeared in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 1950. Between 1950 and 1971, he wrote d...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a film adaptation of What Dreams May Come?

    A film adaptation of "What Dreams May Come" was released in 1998, starring Robin Williams. The movie takes significant liberties with the novel's plot and characterizations, particularly in its depiction of the afterlife and the journey Chris undertakes.

  • How does this book relate to Richard Matheson's other works?

    Richard Matheson considered "What Dreams May Come" to be one of his most personal and important works, reflecting his deep interest in spiritualism and the afterlife. It stands apart from his more well-known horror and science fiction novels like "I Am Legend" due to its explicit focus on metaphysical themes and the nature of consciousness beyond death.

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