Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud

 

First published in 1899, Sigmund Freud’s ground-breaking book, The interpretation of dreams, explores why we dream and why dreams matter in our psychological lives. The author introduces his theory of the unconscious with respect to dream interpretation, and discusses what would later become the theory of the Oedipus complex. Though its first publication was not well received, the subsequent editions gained recognition. It continues to remain a masterpiece.

• A pioneering psychological text by Sigmund Freud

• Introduces the theory of dreams as wish-fulfillment

• Explains the role of the unconscious in dream formation

• Includes detailed examples and Freud’s self-analysis

• Essential for students of psychology, philosophy, and literature