
On dreams
- First published
- 1911
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"On Dreams" by Sigmund Freud is an abridged work published in 1901. Created as a shorter, more accessible version of his landmark "The Interpretation of Dreams," this text distills Freud's revolutionary theory that dreams represent disguised wish-fulfillment. Freud explores how the unconscious mind transforms hidden desires through condensation, displacement, and symbolism, creating the puzzling narratives we experience during sleep. He argues that beneath every dream's surface lies a deeper meaning, accessible through careful interpretation—offering readers a gateway to understanding the mind's secret workings.
- Dreams
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #75333. On dreams on Wikipedia.
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