The Blue Flower

Henry Van Dyke (Nov 10, 1852 - Apr 10, 1933) was an American author, educator, and clergyman. Educated at Princeton, Van Dyke graduated from its theological seminary in 1877 and became a Presbyterian minister.

The Blue Flower is a short story by Henry Van Dyke. It revolves around a little boy, lying in his bed after nightfall, falling asleep and waking up all over again. His mind was occupied by stories, told his some enigmatic Stranger. A story of a treasure was the one that thrilled him most. But the treasure was not a pile of gold and silver, for he cared not about it. It was a mysterious Blue Flower, a symbol of passion and inspiration the wanted so much. But what will come of his dreams when the night is through?