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Author: (Austrian) Freud / Xiong Xianghui et al
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Publish Date: 1996-05-01
Features: This book collects nearly 100 love letters written by Freud to his fiancée Martha. On June 17, 1882, they got engaged in Vienna (he was 26 years old, she was 21 years old. From then on, this day became a special occasion in Freud's heart). The next day, Martha left Vienna for a matter. Just as Freud had immersed himself in the happiness of winning his beloved's promise, he began to experience the pangs of separation in a passionate love affair. The very next letter he wrote to Martha, dated June 19, 1882, was written two days after their separation. Over the following four years, this couple spent more time apart than together, but Freud's endless affection for Martha flowed freely onto paper. From the time of their engagement to their wedding, almost every three or five days, Freud would write a long letter to his fiancée, sometimes even one every day. These precious love letters hold multifaceted reading value for readers.
First, these love letters reflect Freud's great spirit of daring and willingness to explore the scientific field. Second, the content of these letters reveals young Freud's keen, unique, and profound observation and analytical abilities toward things. Third, unlike many romantic love letters that seem detached from the real world, the content of these letters appears as if Freud is sharing his studies, work, friends, teachers, health, and other interesting matters with a close friend. Approximately two-thirds of all the letters discuss a very "down-to-earth" topic: money. Fourth, these love letters reflect Freud's comprehensive cultivation and taste. Fifth, these letters show that Freud's passion and loyalty to love are as devoted as his obsession with science.