The Interpretation of Dreams
The Interpretation of Dreams, published in 1899 with the date 1900 on its title page, is the book in which Sigmund Freud laid the foundations of psychoanalysis. Beginning with a survey of earlier theories and the analysis of one of his own dreams, he argues that every dream is the fulfillment of a wish, usually disguised; that the dream we remember is a censored version of unconscious thoughts, transformed by condensation, displacement and symbolism; and that interpretation can trace the way back. The long final chapter sketches a theory of the mind that the rest of his work would develop. A. A. Brill's translation, first published in 1913, introduced the book to English readers and is given here. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Interpretation of Dreams
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Is The Interpretation of Dreams in the public domain?
Yes. The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud is a public-domain work, here in the translation by A. A. Brill. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Interpretation of Dreams?
About 13 h 45 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Interpretation of Dreams?
The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
