Studies in Hysteria

This foundational text of modern psychoanalysis explores the clinical manifestations of hysteria, examining how psychological traumas torment the physical body. Co-authored by Sigmund Freud and Joseph Breuer, the volume presents their early theoretical developments and therapeutic approaches. Inside, readers will find their joint preliminary statement, five detailed clinical case histories of female patients—including the famous Anna O.—and theoretical discussions on hysterical conversion and the splitting of the psyche. Freud's concluding essay explains the practical application of talking therapy. The authors adopt a clinical yet narrative approach, analyzing memory, desire, and the unconscious mind to reshape modern psychology.