Delusion and Dream : an Interpretation in the Light of Psychoanalysis of Gradiva

"Delusion and Dream: An Interpretation in the Light of Psychoanalysis of "Gradiva" by Sigmund Freud is a scholarly work that blends psychoanalysis with the interpretation of literature. The text examines the ideas of yearning, recollection, and the subconscious mind, specifically through the story of Norbert Hanold, a youthful archaeologist consumed by a figure he calls Gradiva from a bas-relief. The book starts with Hanold's obsession with Gradiva, a woman he imagines in ancient Pompeii, sparking his fascination. As Hanold struggles with his feelings for Gradiva, the text explores his dreams and waking life, hinting at his quest for psychological understanding and restoration of the enchanting figure, which Freud explores through psychoanalysis.