Published at the turn of the century, The Interpretation of Dreams introduces readers to Freud’s theory of the unconscious with respect to dream interpretation and is widely regarded as one of Freud’s most significant works. Here Freud 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. 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.