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“Dreams” is a seminal work by Sigmund Freud, the Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. Originally published in 1899 as “Die Traumdeutung” (The Interpretation of Dreams), this book revolutionized the understanding of dreams and their significance in psychology.
In “Dreams,” Freud presents his theory that dreams are a manifestation of unconscious desires, anxieties, and conflicts. He argues that dreams represent the fulfillment of wishes that are often repressed or suppressed in waking life, allowing the unconscious mind to express itself symbolically through imagery and narrative.
Freud introduces key concepts such as the manifest content and latent content of dreams, emphasizing the importance of interpreting the underlying meaning hidden beneath the surface of dream imagery. He also explores the role of wish fulfillment, the mechanisms of dream formation, and the connection between dreams and neurotic symptoms.
“Dreams” had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and literature, influencing subsequent generations of thinkers and writers. While some of Freud’s ideas have been criticized and revised over time, his exploration of the unconscious mind and the interpretation of dreams remains a cornerstone of psychoanalytic theory.
The book is regarded as a classic in the study of dreams and continues to be studied and referenced by scholars and practitioners in psychology and related disciplines.
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