The Interpretation of Dreams

The Interpretation of Dreams

by Artemidorus

Narrated by David Timson

Unabridged — 10 hours, 47 minutes

The Interpretation of Dreams

The Interpretation of Dreams

by Artemidorus

Narrated by David Timson

Unabridged — 10 hours, 47 minutes

Audiobook (Digital)

$29.00
FREE With a B&N Audiobooks Subscription | Cancel Anytime
$0.00

Free with a B&N Audiobooks Subscription | Cancel Anytime

START FREE TRIAL

Already Subscribed? 

Sign in to Your BN.com Account


Listen on the free Barnes & Noble NOOK app


Related collections and offers

FREE

with a B&N Audiobooks Subscription

Or Pay $29.00

Overview

Dating from the third century AD, Artemidorus' The Interpretation of Dreams (Oneirocritica) is the only dream-book from Graeco-Roman antiquity that has survived intact. It represents the most influential pre- Freudian treatment of dreams and the theory of their interpretation. In the ancient world it was widely believed that some dreams had allegorical significance that, if correctly interpreted, offered insight into the future. Artemidorus makes a clear distinction between predictive and non-predictive dreams, setting out the general principle of interpretation.
Oneirocritica surveys over 1,400 dream-elements, their allegorical significance and their actual or predicted outcomes. It has additional appeal as a social history, presenting a rich picture of the Graeco- Roman mind, social and moral values, sexual norms, and the hopes and fears of ordinary people in a busy Greek city.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Between them, Hammond and Thonemann have furnished us with an outstanding resource." — Malcolm Heath , Greece & Rome

"Martin Hammond's characteristically fluent, lucid, and (importantly) accurate translation is supplied with notes on the Greek text and an outstandingly useful sixty-two-page index; Peter Thonemann contributes an informative introduction and explanatory notes on the content ... Between them, Hammond and Thonemann have furnished us with an outstanding resource." — Malcom Heath, Greece & Rome

"These two vibrant books represent a landmark in the study of Artemidorus. They will be read with astonishment by psychoanalysts and excitement by social and cultural historians. They will substantially raise the profile of dream studies within Classical scholarship and, best of all, the public's ability to access what Thonemann enticingly describes as the magnificent, credulous, labyrinthine, pedantic and endlessly fascinating Oenirocritica of Artemidorus of Daldis"." — Edith Hall, The Times Literary Supplement

"Hammond's accessible and affordable translation is a joy to read." — Anactoria Clarke, Classics for All

Product Details

BN ID: 2940174916715
Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks
Publication date: 05/31/2022
Edition description: Unabridged
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews