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Jung’s introduction to dreams and symbols for general readers
1964Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Carl Jung planned this book as a way to introduce his ideas to the general public. He and several colleagues explain dreams, archetypes and the unconscious. The book is illustrated with many images.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want an easy first Jung book.
What you will get
It was Jung’s last project and was completed after his death.
Man and His Symbols Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Psychology · Dreams · Archetypes
Length
320 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Carl Jung and his colleagues.
Setting
The world of dreams and myths.
What makes it different
An illustrated entry point to Jung’s ideas.
Feel
Thoughtful and mysterious.
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