description: The Interpretation of Dreams is a seminal work in the field of psychoanalysis, written by the renowned Austrian psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud. First published in 1899, the book explores the complex and mysterious world of dreams and their significance in the human psyche. In the book, Freud argues that dreams are not simply random and meaningless, but rather a reflection of the unconscious mind and its deepest desires, fears, and conflicts. He proposes that dreams are a form of wish fulfillment, in which the unconscious mind attempts to satisfy unfulfilled desires and resolve inner conflicts. Throughout the book, Freud analyzes a number of his own dreams, as well as those of his patients, in order to illustrate his theories and provide insight into the workings of the human psyche. He also discusses various techniques for interpreting dreams, including free association, which involves allowing the mind to wander freely and make connections between seemingly unrelated ideas. The Interpretation of Dreams is considered a groundbreaking work in the field of psychoanalysis and has had a profound influence on modern psychology and psychiatry. It remains a classic text for anyone interested in the study of dreams, the unconscious mind, and the human psyche.Be a hit at parties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Interpretation of Dreams
titlecomplete: The Interpretation of Dreams
genres: Theory, Philosophy, Science, Psychology, Nonfiction, German Literature, Classics, Self Help, Unfinished, Psychoanalysis
ratings_count: 71832
awards: awardedAt: 946713600000
name: Schlegel-Tieck Prize
category: Joyce Crick
publisher: Kessinger Publishing