The Forgotten Language: An Introduction to the Understanding of Dreams, Fairy Tales, and Myths [Paperback]

Erich Fromm (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 263 pages
• Publisher: Grove Pr; 5th or later Edition edition (June 1957)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080213050X
• ISBN-13: 978-0802130501
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unlocks personal wisdom, September 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Forgotten Language: An Introduction to the Understanding of Dreams, Fairy Tales, and Myths (Paperback)

This may be the best book on mysticism ever written. It takes insight and communication to a very personal level, revealing and then unlocking the language our soul uses to communicate with the conscious. Be prepared to meet a very wise subconscious. If this book doesn't change your life lock the door because the lights are off and there's no one at home. Or the truth is just to scary to reveal. BUY THIS BOOK!

12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Part Insight, Part Psychobabble, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Forgotten Language: An Introduction to the Understanding of Dreams, Fairy Tales, and Myths (Paperback)

This book will open your eyes to the world of dreams, fairy tales and myths. Fromm fairly describes other people's views, including those of Jung and Freud, with his own. Unfortunately, as an Introduction, Fromm assumes the reader will either know psychoanalytical theories, or take his word as truth. Still, it will change the way you look at dreams, fairy tales and myths. They will start to make sense.

4 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommended intro into the universal language..., May 17, 2000

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Craig Chalquist, PhD, author of TERRAPSYCHOLO... (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Forgotten Language: An Introduction to the Understanding of Dreams, Fairy Tales, and Myths (Paperback)

....of symbols despite Fromm's ongoing unfairness to and ignorance of the Jungian perspective.