The Interpretation of Dreams

By: Sigmund Freud

Narrated by: Michael Page

Length: 21 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

What are the most common dreams and why do we have them? What does a dream about death mean? What do dreams of swimming, failing, or flying symbolize? First published by Sigmund Freud in 1899, The Interpretation of Dreams considers why we dream and what it means in the larger picture of our psychological lives.

Delving into theories of manifest and latent dream content, the special language of dreams, dreams as wish fulfillments, the significance of childhood experiences, and much more, Freud, widely considered the "father of psychoanalysis", thoroughly and thoughtfully examines dream psychology. Encompassing dozens of case histories and detailed analyses of actual dreams, this landmark text presents Freud's legendary work as a tool for comprehending our sleeping experiences.

Public Domain (P)2011 Tantor

Still don’t get it

Had to read this in college and thought as an adult I might get it now. Very difficult to understand. Especially when other languages were used

way to long

this was unnecessary long I guess it was because it was written for an audience that need repeat explanations. the narration wad fair but the foreign language was really poorly spoken and was not at all needed for the understanding of the content.

WOW, this is A LOT of information to digest!

What did you love best about The Interpretation of Dreams?

I enjoyed learning more about Freud and his perspective, especially when it comes to dreams. I find myself much more drawn to and accepting of Carl Jung's views, but I specifically wanted to understand the differences between these two great thinkers!

What about Michael Page’s performance did you like?

Great job as narrator/reader!

Any additional comments?

This is NOT light entertainment, but I believe it is a necessary read for those interested in deep psychological/spiritual development and understanding ... even if by the end of the book you are convinced you aren't a Freudian.

Yep

It was a very interesting listen and yeah the narrator's voice can get monotonous but it's fixed if you listen to it at a faster pace even 1.25x if good.

best book of all time

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, best book ever, best audio ever

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love chapter vii, especially the scene where the body is burning

What about Michael Page’s performance did you like?

the gravitas

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

beautiful, blown away

Any additional comments?

you have to listen to it

A great book

This book was wonderful and a paramount staple for the western thought. I really liked this book.

Antiquated by a nice view into Freud's thinking.

Would you listen to The Interpretation of Dreams again? Why?

I would not listen to this book again, but it was worth one listen. I think one of the reasons it may have been so popular is the scandalous stories that are included. Freud does not fail to take liberties in making connections from just about everything to libido. What surprised me was the careful attention paid to prior thoughts and research about dream.

Love Freud, narrator not so much

I love the content, the breakdown of the unconscious is very interesting! The narrator's monotone voice has me struggling to finish . I tried to listen to this while commuting and had to switch books because the voice has a sedating effect. I think this book is better on paper than audio.

A Lost Psychology

I have so much respect for Freud. He is so commonly maligned and cast down my modern psychology for his psychosexual theories. Truth of the matter is, he was an ingenious thinker. Psychology has completely done away with the exploration of unconscious phenomena like dreams, psychosomatic illness, and the abstract relatedness of consciousness/unconsciousness. They are still studied but the days of free form exploration are long since over.

I loved the book, I had some stellar dreams in the process of listening to it and it left me with a more holistic perspective. I understand and appreciate the value of cognitive-behaviorism but I think it functions under the presumption that psychopathology is inherently communicable and conscious. The idea a person knows why they have developed an irrational psychological condition is an unstable premise from which to draw conclusions. Consciousness is censored, the superego obscures those aspects of self that are incompatible with society and, therefore, incompatible with conscious awareness. Cheers to Freud for championing such a profound philosophy of psychology.

I hope to live through and contribute to a second psychoanalytic renaissance. We have become a people ruled by the unconscious convinced of the illusion we are acting consciously. To end my ramblings a quote from Carl Jung, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will rule your life and you will call it fate.”

A Must-have

A great classic book by the most well known analyst, a must have for students or anyone with any interest in the subject. General reference book that should be in anyone interested's library