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FREUD ON FEMALE SEXUALITY FREUD, SIGMUND. 1856-1939. Autograph Letter Signed ("Freud"), to a colleague and mentioning female sexuality, in German, 1 p,
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FREUD ON FEMALE SEXUALITY
FREUD, SIGMUND. 1856-1939. Autograph Letter Signed ("Freud"), to a colleague and mentioning female sexuality, in German, 1 p, 8vo (225 x 145 mm), Vienna, March 7, 1932, on personal letterhead, light toning and creasing, float mounted and framed with portrait to 485 x 550 mm overall.
Provenance:sold Profiles in History (label to verso of frame).
Freud wrote a great deal about female sexuality beginning in 1923, though always felt that his research was "incomplete and fragmentary." He says as much in this letter, (translated): "I am pleasantly surprised to know that there are so many people in your country who are following the analytical work with such interest and understanding. Regarding the points touched in your letter, there is much to say, more than can be accomplished by answering in a letter form. The whole subject of female sexuality is still not fully explored...."
Provenance:sold Profiles in History (label to verso of frame).
Freud wrote a great deal about female sexuality beginning in 1923, though always felt that his research was "incomplete and fragmentary." He says as much in this letter, (translated): "I am pleasantly surprised to know that there are so many people in your country who are following the analytical work with such interest and understanding. Regarding the points touched in your letter, there is much to say, more than can be accomplished by answering in a letter form. The whole subject of female sexuality is still not fully explored...."

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