Interpretation Of Dreams

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This groundbreaking new translation of The Interpretation of Dreams is the first to be based on the original text published in November 1899. It restores Freud's original argument unmodified by revisions he made following the book's critical reception which included under the influence of his associate Wilhelm Stekel the theory of dream symbolism. Reading the first edition reveals Freud's original emphasis on the use of words in dreams & on the difficulty of deciphering them & Joyce Crick captures with far greater immediacy & accuracy than previous translations by Strachey's Freud's emphasis & terminology. An accessible introduction by Ritchie Robertson summarizes & comments on Freud's argument & relates it to his early work. Close annotation explains Freud's many autobiographical literary & historical allusions & makes this the first edition to present Freud's early work in its full intellectual & cultural context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.