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This is a thought provoking set of essays by the controversial Havelock Ellis, who is famed for his writings on human sexuality. The New Spirit was his first book. These essays contain Havelock Ellis' thoughts on the lives, the motives and the works of five great authors: Diderot, Heine, Whitman, Ibsen, and Tolstoy - a fascinating literary examination of some great intellectual thinkers." I do not hesitate to pronounce The New Spirit among the most important books published in the closing years of the nineteenth century. ... Here is a world in which chiefly figure five typical literary personalities - Diderot, Heine, Whitman, Ibsen, and Tolstoy - whose " intimate thoughts and secret emotions" have become " the common property of after generations." What is the new spirit? It is, briefly, " a quickening of the pulse of life," resulting from the action of three forces, of which one is science, the other two being the rise of women and the coming of democracy." --- from Havelock Ellis: A Biographical and Critical Survey by Isaac Goldberg.
Henry Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was a British physician, writer, and social reformer who studied human sexuality. He was co-author of the first medical textbook in English on homosexuality in 1897, and also published works on sexual practices and inclinations, including transgender psychology. He is credited with introducing the notions of narcissism and autoeroticism, later adopted by psychoanalysis. He served as president of the Galton Institute and supported eugenics.
This edition contains three studies which seem to me to be necessary prolegomena to that analysis of the sexual instinct which must form the chief part of an investigation into the psychology of sex. The first sketches the main outlines of a complex emotional state which is of fundamental importance in sexual psychology; the second, by bringing together evidence from widely different regions, suggests a tentative explanation of facts that are still imperfectly known; the third attempts to show that even in fields where we assume our knowledge to be adequate a broader view of the phenomena teaches us to suspend judgment and to adopt a more cautious attitude. So far as they go, these studies a...
Complete digitally restored reprint (facsimile handmade reproduction) of the original edition of 1901 (third edition, revised and enlarged) with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. The layout is +70% larger as the original for a better readability. With a digital original autograph by Havelock Ellis. With over 50 pictures and many other illustrations.
In 'The World of Dreams' by Havelock Ellis, the author delves into the unconscious mind through the exploration of dreams. With a mix of psychological analysis and personal anecdotes, Ellis provides a deep insight into the symbols and meanings behind our dreams. This book, written in a conversational and engaging style, offers a unique perspective on the intersection of dreams, sexuality, and human behavior, making it a seminal work in the field of dream interpretation and psychology. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Ellis' groundbreaking exploration of dreams reflects the burgeoning interest in psychoanalysis and the study of the human mind during that time period. His careful observations and thoughtful analysis contribute to a greater understanding of the mysteries of the unconscious mind. Readers will find themselves drawn into the fascinating world of dreams through Ellis' thought-provoking and enlightening book, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human consciousness.