(1938). Psychoanalytic Quarterly, 7:556-560 Review by: W. Bischler The appearance of these two volumes by Roland Dalbiez is a landmark in the history of psychoanalysis and for more than one reason. We are given for the first time a free, unprejudiced, work which seeks to render justice to the genius of Freud. Heretofore we have had principally the writings of devoted pupils of Freud who, from docility or lack of originality, contented themselves with developing his points of view, adding only here and there an original note. Others created their own systems and schools. On the other hand, impassioned adversaries have attacked Freud without taking the trouble to read his complete works and, blinded by their prejudices, have refused to undergo analysis. Dalbiez is neither an orthodox freudian nor a prejudiced critic. He is fully acquainted with his subject and has read carefully all the writings of Freud and of many disciples and opponents. He has been psychoanalyzed and is now a psychoanalytic therapist. Mr. Dalbiez is neither a physician [This is a summary or excerpt from the full text of the book or article. The full text of the document is available to subscribers.] |
