The Basic Writings of Sigmund Freud, edited by Dr. A. A. Brill, is an essential volume collecting Freud’s most influential works on psychoanalysis, including Wit and Its Relation to the Unconscious, Totem and Taboo, and The History of the Psychoanalytic Movement. With topics ranging from the mechanics of wit and humor to the origins of taboo, totemism, and cultural neuroses, Freud’s groundbreaking theories on the human psyche, repression, and social behavior are presented in accessible translation for both scholars and curious readers. A cornerstone in foundational psychoanalytic theory, this 1938 edition offers critical insight into Freud’s development of concepts that have shaped modern psychology and cultural thought.
 
This 1938 hardcover is in acceptable condition, showing mild edge wear and toning throughout. There is a spot of damage to the exterior spine, and the front free endpaper bears marks from a previous owner. The binding is intact and the text is legible.