The Interpretation of Dreams and Beyond the Pleasure Principle

Freud's exploration of the unconscious mind through dreams reveals symbolic keys to understanding human behavior in "The Interpretation of Dreams." This foundational work is complemented by "Beyond the Pleasure Principle," where Freud shifts his focus, asserting that human existence is influenced not only by the pursuit of pleasure but also by the inherent struggle against destruction and mortality. These texts mark critical developments in psychoanalytic theory and offer profound insights into the complexities of human psychology.