Leopold Caligor & Rollo Mayuk (1968) Dreams and Symbols: Man’s Unconscious Language
Rating: ♥♥♥♥ (Fine)
Fine Book, Shelveworn, Light gilded dustcover with small tears. Has all pages and leaves present, no tears in paper or spine. Exlib.
Leopold Caligor was an esteemed American psychoanalyst known for his work on the unconscious and dream analysis. Born in the early 20th century, he pursued a career in psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Caligor explored the symbolic nature of dreams and their implications for mental health. He collaborated with Rollo May on “Dreams and Symbols: Man’s Unconscious Language.” Caligor’s work remains influential in psychology and psychotherapy.
Rollo May (April 21, 1909 – October 22, 1994) was a prominent American existential psychologist. He brought European existential philosophy into American psychology. Born in Ada, Ohio, he studied at Oberlin College and earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University. May was a key figure in existential psychotherapy, emphasizing human experience, freedom, and the search for meaning. His notable works include “The Meaning of Anxiety” and “Love and Will.” He co-authored “Dreams and Symbols: Man’s Unconscious Language” with Leopold Caligor. May’s contributions have had a lasting impact on psychotherapy and the understanding of human existence.
