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Carl Jung’s autobiography, written in his old age
1962Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
In his last years, Carl Jung, with help from his assistant Aniela Jaffé, recorded his memories. He describes his childhood, his break with Freud and his inner experiences. The book is less a standard biography than a story of his inner life.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want to know Jung as a person.
What you will get
Published after his death.
Memories, Dreams, Reflections Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Autobiography · Dreams · Psychology
Length
430 pages · ≈ 12 h
More about this book
Characters
Carl Jung.
Setting
Switzerland and the inner world.
What makes it different
An autobiography that centers on inner experiences.
Feel
Reflective, mystical and personal.
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