First published in 1900, it provides a groundbreaking theory of dreams
and an innovative method for interpreting them that captivates readers
to this day. The book represents Freud's first major attempt to set out
his theory of a dynamic unconscious, created in childhood, which
operates continuously in every human mind. For Freud, dreaming is a
mental activity that follows its own logic. By identifying its
mechanisms, Freud also shed new light on the workings of the unconscious
and its powerful role in human life.