Dreams is a collection of short stories by Olive Schreiner. The stories explore the inner lives and struggles of women in Victorian-era South Africa, grappling with issues of identity, love, and societal expectations. The collection includes several poignant and thought-provoking stories, which follows a young woman who defies social conventions to pursue her passion for botany, and In a Far-Off World, which explores the complex relationship between a white woman and her mixed-race daughter. Other stories delve into the realm of dreams and the subconscious, including The Lost Joy, which follows a woman on a journey of self-discovery through her dreams, and The Artist's Secret, which explores the hidden desires and fears of an aspiring artist. Throughout the collection, Schreiner employs a powerful and evocative prose style to capture the innermost thoughts and emotions of her characters, illuminating the struggles and triumphs of women in a patriarchal society. Dreams remains a landmark work of feminist literature and a testament to Schreiner's skill as a storyteller and social commentator.
