Das Unheimliche
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 11,890 words
- Reading time
- 59 min
- Chapters
- 3
- Language
- German
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2010
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This essay explores the psychological concept of the uncanny. Written by Sigmund Freud in the early twentieth century, the text uses academic German vocabulary typical of psychoanalytic literature. You will encounter complex sentence structures and abstract terminology that require careful reading. The author examines why certain experiences evoke feelings of dread or anxiety. This work is suitable for learners who want to engage with philosophical and psychological arguments, as it provides a structured analysis of human emotions and their underlying causes.
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Subjects
- Psychoanalysis
- Uncanny, The (Psychoanalysis)
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