Public-Domain Audiobook
Psychology of the Unconscious
A free LibriVox recording of the early English edition of Jung’s transformative study of fantasy, myth, libido, and the unconscious.
About This Recording
This early work marks a decisive stage in Jung’s break from Freud and his expanding interest in mythology, fantasy, libido, and symbolic transformation. Later editions and translations appeared under different titles and with substantial revisions.
Because the text belongs to a developing period, its claims and terminology require historical context. It is most useful for tracing the formation of analytical psychology rather than as a concise account of Jung’s mature views.
Listening Guide
Track the argument by chapter and note where mythological material is being interpreted rather than merely described. Compare key passages with later discussions of symbols, libido, transformation, and the collective unconscious. Consult edition information when quoting or citing the work.