INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS, THE

By a detailed investigation of these universal phenomena he discovered a way of exploring the unconscious, recognised that dreams like neurotic symptoms, are products of a conflict and compromise between conscious and unconscious impulses and was able to classify the differences between the primary and secondary processes of thought - between the modes of functioning in the unconscious and conscious regions of the mind. In addition, Freud was led to revise his methods of treatment for neurotic patients by introducing the valuable technical adjunct of dream-interpretation and to develop, largely based on this remarkable work, his revolutionary theories of the Oedipus complex and on the profound importance of infantile life and sexuality forthe development of adults. 'The Interpretation of Dreams' was edited by Angela Richards. Based on James Strachey's Standard Edition, this collection of fifteen volumes is the first full paperback edition of Freud's works in English.