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The Interpretation of Dreams
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657
Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy•
Self-ImprovementAustria • 1900s
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Shame & Pride•
Family•
Science & Nature•
Philosophy1899
Barnes & Noble
Adult
18+ years
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The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud explores the significance of dreams in revealing unconscious desires, fears, and conflicts. Freud argues that dreams are manifestations of these unconscious desires, serving as "wish fulfilments" and indicators of psychological health. The book introduces key psychoanalytic concepts, analyzes the nature and function of dreams, and offers practical guidance for their interpretation.
Informative
Mysterious
Contemplative
Challenging
Dark
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Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams revolutionizes psychology by linking dreams to subconscious desires. Praised for its groundbreaking theories and in-depth analysis, some critique it as overly speculative and lacking empirical evidence. Freud's prose can be dense, but the book remains a seminal work in psychoanalytic literature.
Who Should Read The Interpretation of Dreams?
The ideal reader for Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams is intellectually curious about psychoanalysis, psychology, and the subconscious. Comparable to readers of Carl Jung's Man and His Symbols and Erich Fromm's The Art of Loving, they appreciate in-depth explorations of the human mind and the hidden meanings behind dreams.
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Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams, originally published in 1899 in German, was post-dated to 1900 by Freud's publisher to mark the beginning of a new century.
This work introduces Freud's dream theory and marks the first appearance of his concept of the Oedipus complex.
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The Interpretation of Dreams was initially a slow seller, with only 351 copies sold in its first six years, but it has since become one of the most influential texts in psychology.
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657
Book • Nonfiction
•
Philosophy•
Self-ImprovementAustria • 1900s
•
Shame & Pride•
Family•
Science & Nature•
Philosophy1899
Barnes & Noble
Adult
18+ years
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