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In 1915, 60-year-old Sigmund Freud delivered a series of lectures on psychoanalysis at the University of Vienna, exploring the intricate interplay between unconscious and conscious forces in the human psyche. Through a logical progression, he elucidated fundamental psychoanalytic concepts like repression, free association, and libido. Among the various English translations of Freud's major works published during his lifetime, only one received his explicit authorization: The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud, overseen by James Strachey. Freud meticulously reviewed the editorial plan, specific translations of key terms, and the addition of valuable notes providing bibliographical and explanatory context. Most translations were personally completed by Strachey, with the remainder carried out under his supervision, solidifying the Standard Edition's unrivaled status.

Reformatted for consistency, each new paperback in the Standard Edition now features an introductory biographical essay on Freud's life and contributions, accompanied by a brief note on the volume itself, penned by Peter Gay, a distinguished History professor at Yale University.

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