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I dreamed a limitless book, A book unbound, Its leaves…

“I dreamed a limitless book, A book unbound, Its leaves scattered in fantastic abundance. On every line there was a new horizon drawn, New heavens supposed; New states, new souls. One of those souls, Dozing through some imagined afternoon, Dreamed these words. And needing a hand to set them down…” quote by Clive Barker
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““I dreamed a limitless book, A book unbound, Its leaves scattered in fantastic abundance. On every line there was a new horizon drawn, New heavens supposed; New states, new souls. One of those souls, Dozing through some imagined afternoon, Dreamed these words. And needing a hand to set them down, Made mine.””

Clive Barker

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker describes a boundless, imaginative book that creates new worlds and souls, culminating in a personal contribution.

In simple terms: A limitless, creative book that births new worlds and a personal hand.

Key Takeaway

Create and share your own imaginative visions.

Themes

creativity imagination creation

Mood

dreamy inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing fiction
  • world‑building
  • artistic collaboration

Key Concepts

mythopoeia authorial voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance imagination and clarity?
  • What does “hand” symbolize in creation?
A Different Perspective

Risk of becoming self‑indulgent without audience.

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