Carl Gustav Jung’s Psychology of the Unconscious is a pioneering work in depth psychology, (first published in 1912). Subtitled A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido, a Contribution to the History of the Evolution of Thought, the book explores the hidden forces of the psyche and the symbolic expressions of human desire.
Here Jung examines myths, dreams, literature, and art to uncover the recurring motifs that reveal the workings of the unconscious mind. He presents the idea that libido is not merely sexual energy, as Freud emphasized, but a broader life force expressed through symbols, transformations, and cultural narratives.
Though later revised into Symbols of Transformation, this original work remains essential for understanding the foundations of Jung’s psychology and his departure from Freud, marking a turning point in modern thought.
