Private Myths: Dreams and Dreaming

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Book Synopsis: Every night we enter a mythic realm, a dark, primordial world of fear and desire. What this world offers, Anthony Stevens suggests, may well be the key to understanding our waking mysteries--ourselves, our society, and our history. A prominent psychiatrist and practicing Jungian analyst, Stevens views dreaming from both psychological and neurological perspectives to show how dreams owe their origins as much to our evolutionary history as a species as to our personal history as individuals.

A work rich in symbolic and scientific insight, Private Myths traverses the course of dream interpretation from distant hunter-gatherer times to the present. This analysis is as authoritative as it is wide-ranging, including discussions of the biology of dreaming and the discovery of REM sleep, elaboration of the latest neuroscientific techniques in sleep research, and an assessment of the century-long legacy of analytic practice to dream interpretation. In a close look at the actual processes of dream formation, Stevens relates "dream work" to other creative capacities such as language, poetry, storytelling, memory, play, symptom-formation, magic, and ritual. He draws on his many years of experience to analyze key historical dreams, such as Freud's dream of Irma's injection and Hitler's dream of being buried alive, and enriches this discussion with analyses of his own and his patients' dreams.

Remarkable in its breadth, Private Myths makes the principles of dream interpretation accessible to scientists, the findings of dream science accessible to analysts, and the discoveries of both available to anyone intrigued by the mysteries of dreams and dreaming.

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Unlock the mysteries of your mind with Private Myths: Dreams and Dreaming. Dive into a world of fear and desire every night as you explore the dark, primordial realm of dreams. Renowned psychiatrist and Jungian analyst, Anthony Stevens, delves into the psychological and neurological aspects of dreaming, revealing how our dreams are linked to our evolutionary past and personal experiences. This captivating book combines symbolic and scientific insights, taking you on a journey through the history and interpretation of dreams from ancient times to present day.

Discover the biology of dreaming and the fascinating discovery of REM sleep, as well as the groundbreaking neuroscientific techniques used in sleep research. Explore the legacy of dream interpretation in analytic practice, and gain profound understanding of the creative processes involved in dream formation. Private Myths explores the intricate connections between dreaming and language, poetry, storytelling, memory, play, symptom-formation, magic, and ritual.

Through in-depth analysis of historical dreams, including Freud's famous dream of Irma's injection and Hitler's dream of being buried alive, Stevens provides valuable insights into the complex world of dreams. Alongside these renowned dreams, the book features analyses of Stevens' own dreams and those of his patients, adding a personal touch to this comprehensive exploration.

Private Myths is a remarkable work that bridges the gap between dream interpretation and scientific discoveries. Whether you're a scientist, analyst, or simply curious about the mysteries of dreams and dreaming, this book offers a unique perspective and invaluable knowledge. Expand your understanding of yourself, society, and history by embarking on this captivating journey into the realm of dreams.

Unlock the secrets of your dreams today!

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