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Van Dyke, Henry
1852
1933
Dyke, Henry Van
Dyke, Henry Jackson Van
Dyke, Henry I. Van
The Valley of Vision : A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
A remembered dream -- Antwerp road -- A city of refuge -- A sanctuary of trees -- The king’s high way -- Half-told tales: The traitor in the house. Justice of the elements. Ashes of vengenace -- The broken soldier and the maid of France -- The hearing ear -- Sketches of Quebec -- A classic instance -- Half-told tales: The new era and carry on. The primitive and his sandals. Diana and the lions -- The hero and tin soldiers -- Salvage Point -- The Boy of Nazareth dreams.
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"The Valley of Vision: A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales" by Henry Van Dyke is a collection of romantic tales interwoven with reflections on life, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of suffering, sacrifice, and the deep insights gained from hardships, beginning with a profound dream that delves into the relationship between humanity and divinity, illustrated through striking imagery and mythic characters. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces a vivid dream that he experienced twenty-five years prior, where he finds himself in an ancient city at midnight. The dream features two heroic figures, representatives of mankind and God, engaged in a poignant dispute that symbolizes the eternal conflict between faith and doubt. As the dream unfolds, the atmosphere descends into chaos, reflecting the turmoil of the human experience, culminating in a desperate effort to flee from a city engulfed in strife. The dream sets the tone for the subsequent stories within the collection, suggesting an exploration of how visions and dreams influence both individual lives and the broader human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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