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
