Dream Story (Translated, Annotated, & Illustrated)

This new edition of Dream Story by Arthur Schnitzler offers readers a new translation from the original German text and a comprehensive exploration of the acclaimed novella, originally published as Traumnovelle in 1926 and adapted into the movie Eyes Wide Shut.

Set in early 20th-century Vienna, Schnitzler's narrative delves into the psychological complexities of desire, marriage, and the blurred lines between fantasy and reality. His background in psychiatry provides a nuanced examination of the human psyche that remains strikingly relevant today.

This edition is enriched with:

• Illustrations depicting key scenes
• Chapter-by-chapter footnotes
• A detailed study guide with chapter summaries
• Ten-question test for each chapter

Seven essays:

• Class Analysis in "Dream Story" by Arthur Schnitzler
• From Page to Screen: A Comparative Analysis of Schnitzler's "Dream Story" and Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut"
• From Assimilation to Antisemitism: Understanding Jewish Identity in Schnitzler's Works
• Arthur Schnitzler's Use of Stream of Consciousness and Internal Dialogue
• Arthur Schnitzler and Sigmund Freud: A Comparative Analysis
• Desire and Identity: Arthur Schnitzler and the Cultural Tapestry of Fin-de-Siècle Vienna
• Controversy and Censorship Surrounding the Works of Arthur Schnitzler

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ovid Publishing Group
Published: 09/18/2024
ISBN: 9798349467868
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.55d