What Dreams May Come is a novel by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton, first published in 1888. Set in the historical city of Constantinople, it follows Harold Dartmouth, a young Englishman seeking excitement and meaning in life, and his interactions with the enigmatic Weir Penrhyn. The narrative explores themes of destiny, ambition, and the complexities of man-woman relationships against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal fulfillment.
