Following the death of Morpheus, the personification of Dream, his successor takes his place among the Endless. This volume centers on a massive funeral wake held in the Dreaming, where deities, mortals, and fictional constructs gather to mourn the fallen King of Dreams. The narrative follows the new Dream, Daniel, as he navigates his first responsibilities and attempts to distance himself from his predecessor’s rigid nature. Interspersed stories detail the final days of William Shakespeare and the historical legacy of the Chinese emperor.
This conclusion serves readers who follow long-form serial narratives and complex mythologies. It provides a formal resolution to the decade-long arc of the series, showing how a cosmic mantle transfers from one entity to another. Readers find a detailed study of grief and the mechanics of legacy within a fantasy framework. Those interested in the intersection of folklore and literature gain a perspective on how stories survive their creators and how institutional roles outlive the individuals who hold them.
Deep, inward-looking, contemplative and open-ended; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Wisdom Collector. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
