Dive into the foundational text of psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams, a groundbreaking exploration of the unconscious mind and the hidden meanings behind our dreams. This Barnes & Noble Classics edition offers a comprehensive introduction and notes by Daniel T. O’Hara and Gina Masucci MacKenzie, providing insightful context and analysis. Translated by A.A. Brill, the first psychoanalyst to practice in the United States and a pivotal figure in introducing Freud’s work to the English-speaking world, this edition ensures that Freud’s seminal ideas are accessible to modern readers.
About the Author
Sigmund Freud (1856–1939) was a pioneering Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. His theories on the unconscious mind, the structure of the psyche, and the interpretation of dreams have profoundly influenced psychology, literature, and popular culture.
A.A. Brill (1874–1948) was an Austrian-American psychiatrist who was the first to translate Freud’s works into English. His translations played a crucial role in introducing psychoanalytic theory to the United States.
Daniel T. O’Hara is a scholar known for his work in American literature and cultural studies. His introduction provides readers with a critical framework for understanding Freud’s text within the broader context of literary and cultural theory.
Gina Masucci MacKenzie is an academic whose research focuses on American literature and psychoanalysis. Her notes offer detailed insights into Freud’s concepts, enhancing the reader’s comprehension of the material.
