The Interpretation of Dreams

DISCOVER WHAT DREAMS CAN TEACH US ABOUT OURSELVES Dreaming is a nearly universal human experience, but for millennia had been shrouded in mystery. The Interpretation of Dreams changed that, sparking a revolution that continues to shape our understanding of dreams to this day. First published in 1900, The Interpretation of Dreams is often regarded as Sigmund Freud’s most significant work. It introduced the world to Freud’s theory of the unconscious, explaining how dreams can reveal humanity’s true nature. This deluxe edition features an Introduction by psychology writer and psychotherapist Sarah Tomley. Tomley explains how The Interpretation of Dreams fits in the context of Freud’s overall work, highlighting its significance to an even greater degree than ever before. Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The Interpretation of Dreams provides an accessible and insightful edition of this important work of psychology Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams introduced his ground-breaking theory of the unconscious and explored how interpreting dreams can reveal the true nature of humanity. Regarded as Freud's most significant work, this classic text helped establish the discipline of psychology and is the foundational work in the field of psychoanalysis. Highly readable and engaging, the book both provides a semi-autobiographical look into Freud’s personal life – his holidays in the Alps, spending time with his children, interacting with friends and colleagues – and delves into descriptions and analyses of the dreams themselves. Freud begins with a review of literature on dreams written by a broad range of ancient and contemporary figures – concluding that science has learned little of the…