The Forgotten Language

by Erich Fromm

Book Overview

In this book, the author presents a challenging discussion of the nature of the dream experience. Dr. Fromm offers his own concepts in dream interpretation, supported by numerous case histories. He... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394174836
• ISBN13: 9780394174839
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.

Customer Reviews

a different approach; not Freudian or Jungian

Fromm remains one of the most influential writers in the history of psychology. Topics in this book include: The nature of symbolic language, the nature of dreams, history of dream interpretation, symbolic language in myth, fairy tales, ritual, and novel. Also touches upon the creation myth, the Oedipus myth, the sabbath ritual, and Kafka's "The Trial."

highly recommended intro into the universal language...

....of symbols despite Fromm's ongoing unfairness to and ignorance of the Jungian perspective.

Part Insight, Part Psychobabble

This book will open your eyes to the world of dreams, fairy tales and myths. Fromm fairly describes other people's views, including those of Jung and Freud, with his own. Unfortunately, as an Introduction, Fromm assumes the reader will either know psychoanalytical theories, or take his word as truth. Still, it will change the way you look at dreams, fairy tales and myths. They will start to make sense.

Unlocks personal wisdom

This may be the best book on mysticism ever written. It takes insight and communication to a very personal level, revealing and then unlocking the language our soul uses to communicate with the conscious. Be prepared to meet a very wise subconscious. If this book doesn't change your life lock the door because the lights are off and there's no one at home. Or the truth is just to scary to reveal. BUY THIS BOOK!