Dream Story (Translated, Annotated, & Illustrated) -- Arthur Schnitzler, Paperback

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

Author: Arthur Schnitzler
Publisher: Ovid Publishing Group
Published: 9/18/2024
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.52 lbs
Size: 8" H x 5.25" L x 0.51" W
ISBN: 9798349467868

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