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On Cocaine

By David Carter , Sigmund Freud

Book information

Publisher
Hesperus Press
Year
2011
ISBN
9781780940212, 9781843916017
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
1 MB (1097526 bytes)
Series
On
Pages
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Time added
2022-10-02 14:43:02
LCO010000Literary CriticismNonfiction

Description

Finding cocaine to be an analgesic and a cure for depression, Freud hailed it as a miracle drug, stressing in particular its apparent lack of side effects. Marveling at its ability to "cure" addictions to morphine, he enthusiastically recommended it to all his acquaintances. Eventually, following several tragic experiences, he was forced to recognize the negative effects of the drug. This unique selection, edited and translated by Freud expert David Carter, combines letters, papers, and dream analyses on cocaine, bringing together the contentious thoughts of one of the 20th-century’s most brilliant minds.

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