05-06-1914 Freud to Abraham

* Vienna, IX, Berggasse 19

5.6.14.

Cher ami,

Yesterday I read your work for Yearbook and I can not remember to congratulate you. I think this is the best contribution that clinic we've ever seen in 5 volumes : its insurance, its correction, wealth, interest do not have equal. Quent living!

Rank you have talked about immediate political interests that concern us now. You think the Swiss and Appendix leave Munich before Congress; I disagree with your insurance. In any case, it remains uncertain and our preparations for the congress are disrupted : in case they would be present, they will have to be different for otherwise, where we will have peace among us.

There would be a means : is ask (time) directly Maeder and Seif think if their groups to attend the conference, making it clear that this application is motivated by the need to identify the topic of discussion.

I think for me the theme : "Purpose and end a psychoanalytic association", in order to prove the existence of the Association, reject the objections relating to restrictions on scientific research, and give the Swiss, they are participants, a consilium abeundi. The theme could remain the same if we would not already immune to the troubles. I do not care no effects that occur on U.S. groups, that, anyway, can never be closely associated with us. I hope that London will remain with us.

I found it very elegant, and I defended the process against Rank, you do not, in your Korrespondenzblatt, more explicitly denounced the dirty work of Zurich. But Congress, you would not need to take gloves.

Sincerely.

Your faithful

Freud.

04-06-1914 Ferenczi to Freud

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Budapest, the 4 June 1914

Dear Professor,

I read with delight Narcissism. For a long time I have not had as much fun reading. But I must also admit that, years, I can not really read anything other than your writing – and you can take this franchise as a sign of inner freedom, uninhibited, which begins to develop in me. Everything else, at bottom, 'm bored; you have spoiled us by giving us things to read too beautiful and strong, after which nothing else has taste. It is impossible to meet all the passages that I liked, I therefore renounce. More, I conform to your request, I note a few passages which we, firstly, together and discussed, other, are outlined in some of my published articles. Sure, not credit me if you feel that these things have emerged that because of me. Our work, it is true, must be designated as "collective"; each of us must give up a share of satisfaction of his ambition.

1) J’attire, for example, your attention to the paths of thought in "the work of introjection" (Yearbook I, 2), where the state of love is described as inclusion of objects in the field of interest libido, originally auto-erotic. This may well reflect the fumes of narcissism '. I described neurosis as an exaggeration of this process 2.

Page 430 - Paragraph 2 – I come from the separation between the self and the outer world of conflicts in the psychic life, originally, was homogeneous (by displacement limits [3]).

2) In "stages of developing a sense of reality", I think I have, the first, designated events infantile omnipotence (magic)4.

3) The reference to the idealization of the Criminal5 just me, I believe that.

On this occasion, I think I should draw your attention to the fact that it is perhaps not superfluous, about "emanations of the libido", expressly stated that you mean intrapsychic process, that is to say movement of the libido of the representation of the real perception of an object, otherwise we end up believing that you mean : a "radiation" on the object itself.

I can not help but pick up in the following formula your wonderful distinction between sublimation and idealization 6 :

That idealizes, sublime functionally.

That sublime, works perfectly.

Greetings from

Ferenczi your

  1. "We are as the representation of a libidinal investment of the self originated ; later, part is assigned to objects, but, fundamentally, investment and I still behaves towards investment body as the object of a animalcule protoplasmic pseudopodia towards it issued. (…) Only we hit the emanations of this libido, investment object that may be issued and removed again ", Freud (1914c), On Narcissism, pp. 81-105, citation : p. 83.
  2. "The ego of the neurotic is pathologically dilated" (1909, 67), "Introjection and transfer", Psychanalyse I, p. 100.
  3. Ibid., Psychoanalysis, The, p. 101.
  4. "The development of a sense of reality and its stages" (1913, 111), Psychoanalysis, II, pp. 51- 65. Quoted by Freud, in the corresponding paragraph of Article (1914c), On Narcissism, p. 83.
  5. "Even the great criminal and comedian command our interest, poetry when we represent, by narcissism so they know show taking away from them all that I would fall " (Freud, 1914c), ibid., pp. 94-95.
  6. "Sublimation is a process that concerns object-libido and consists in that the pulse moves to another goal, away from the sexual satisfaction… Idealization is a process that concerns the object and where it is magnified and exalted psychically, without its nature is changed. (…) We must keep the two concepts separate from each other ", ibid., pp. 98-99.

02-06-1914 Freud to Jones

2 June 1914

Vienna, IX. Berggasse 19

Dear Jones,

I returned last night from Budapest, Rank and where I, accompanied by Ferenczi as an interpreter, have helped to become Mrs. Loe. Herbert Jones. I am sure that you must be painful, as it is for me, when I remember the sequence of events, since this evening, a cafe in Weimar, where you proposed to me to take treatment, to the moments where I assisted in his new marriage. It is a remarkable chain of changes between people and feelings, and salient points seem to me that our relationship was not spoiled and I even learned to love the other. For her, I fully appreciate what I learned from you the first time that you have described himself. She is charming, this is a gem as you call it in your letter of great nobility of spirit, and it is too extraordinarily abnormal for the happiness of a worker. It must be judged for it, with a standard that is adapted to its only me.

Although youthful appearance, Herbert J. is actually an accomplished man, and I hope they have as much happiness as his health permits it in the next time. The couple will spend a few days in Semmering, then return to Vienna to stay until my departure. I have no hope that it gets rid of morphine by then, but I think it is wiser not to ask her what she can not give, and I am anxious not to lose my credit with her. All things considered, it must disarm criticism and make a friend.

Turning now to the other points of your letter I had brought with me BPEST to answer on the ground, but I have not been able. I sincerely thank you for your corrections to my events, all certainly deserve consideration. I will add a few lines on Pf. where, I know, the most vulnerable link-able harness. I'm sorry that you follow the doings of Jung with much concern. It is inevitable that follow his path, accomplish its mission, produce impressions and eventually personify some resistance that ψα is expected to meet on its way. I'm not at all worried about what he produces, but I say that no one can predict what will. Even God or the Devil, perhaps, do not know much about it at the time it is. I do not need to follow the step by England to bring him on-the contradiction- champ, except perhaps on one occasion, you can choose your option. Let him speak and challenge him curtly and without writing thank you. I read these days a "Nachwort" to the second edition of "Inhalt der Psycho 1 », which appear unrelated series Fonts. He recognizes that his "constructive psychology" is not the science and, to finish, does not hide his membership Bergson. So you see he found another Jew for his father complex. I'm not jealous.

Our projects have now been arrested for. The 12 juillet à Carlsbad, that I need this time than in previous years, with my wife. 4 août à Seis (Tyrol), where we find my sister. 18 September, departure for Dresden, where I hope to meet my friends from the committee before Congress, 20/21 Congress, 24 September conference in Leiden (2) ; in those waters, I count (3) my daughter will come to England, not enough time to make the crossing, - And finally a few days in Hamburg with her (4). My failing health prompts me to not travel much (5).

Attached letter from Putnam, which is probably not the last word, as he is brave. Fighting for ψα, I must let you, young, because they are only just beginning and I do not see the end.

I will not tell Lina information on morphine, but I remain skeptical, I confess, and have no certainty on the matter.

Thank you for sending addresses to Fisher Unwin. If it is not customary to send books to people, I will not innovation.

I saw Sachs, he raved about London and you.

Please excuse this letter, Despite its length, can not be equivalent to yours, and think about your

attentive

Freud


1. See Jung (1908, 1915).

2. The beginning of the First World War was to prevent Congress as Conference Leiden.

3. Freud first wrote except (excepter) instead’expect (expect).

4. Avec Anna Freud.

5. The may avoid much more travelling feeling somewhat shaken in health (sic).

25-05-1914 Jones to Freud

25 may 1914

69 Portland Court, London

Dear Professor Freud,

I am very happy to hear from Sachs that you're back in full form; I did not know that you were sick. I hope you'll have no trouble with these intestinal disorders, and that there will definitely end holiday. I will you know what your plans are, if you have already made. What is the date of the conference in Leiden, and you will he able to come to London after this ? I guess you go to Carlsbad in July?

I fully echo your desire to talk. My repeated visits to Vienna, during the last two years, I have "spoiled", and five months of absence seem long enough already ; I have to arrange for them to come twice a year. Anyway, I hope we will meet again before the time of Congress, especially now that it has been postponed.

Sachs's visit comes to an end. It was very satisfactory in all respects. He drew great satisfaction, and I equally. Live under the same roof is always a good test, and in this case it was successfully passed. I appreciate his excellent character more than before (time that I was perhaps a little influenced by aversion Loe its place), and we agreed to sea-eve. There is also good news to give its communication on our society Swift (1), everyone was greatly appreciated. He spoke 21/4 h. practically without any notes, and with complete success. There is one error that I can not heal - he insists to confuse genres (Starfish. Identification Interpretation of Dreams (2)!)

We enjoyed the third and last trials of "Geschichte (3)». I find it supremely good, nothing too high, and quite final - the final word on the matter. The passage on the "paar kulturelle Obertöne" is beautiful (4). I wish we could relieve you from the trouble of dealing with these oppositions, but no one else is in a position to say with authority the things you say once and for all, so it was impossible to relieve you of this work. But hopefully it will not appear again you need to leave the field of pure science in the positive sense. My desire is long form around you a circle of men who take care of the opposition while you continue the work itself, and the prospect of an ideal situation like this seems very promising.

As for suggestions on the latest events, they are all on the attached page. The first sentence "Wir haben… is gone (5)"Does not seem sufficiently clear in its context. The rest of the paragraph is a series of paraphrases Jung, and some readers may not understand that last sentence refers to your own point of view: (Perhaps we might add «Earlier» or "In Contrary » (6)).

Then in view of the misuse that can make presentations of patients (and what Jung can replicate), I suggest you add a word or two before the extract from the letter of Pf, to indicate that you have reason to believe that the author is a reliable person (7).

Finally, word "Blunt full» contradicts outwardly extracts from the letter, and does not make clear sense. I guess this means that the approximation of Jung with Dubois could be the last step - that of patients being treated with care (8)?

The changes you mention in the letter of today seems to be an improvement on the way we had commented, and I totally agree.

I write to Fisher Unwin, but send me a postcard, please, to tell me what you mean by people which should send the book. Is it homage to the author? A Angleterre, we do not send the books as examination in Austria.

Putnam tient nests, as you will see in the attached letter. I have not yet had time to read the test S. Hall, but I will report to the Magazine (9).

I received bad news from the activity of Jung. He announced a call for boarding. Congr. of Neurol. and Psych. de Berne, in september, the one 30 July before the British Medical Association, and the 24 July before the Psycho-Medical Society of London, the latest on the psychology of understanding ; in the latter two cases it will also involve me, This is not a pleasant prospect. These communications will take place just after the release of Yearbook, and they should let it show his reaction10. I [am11] bet he does not dra-vien Dresden, I hope we will have a little peace and the good work.

I'm not surprised, naturally, you have discovered that Loe can be challenging, largely because I can testify. I'm afraid she does not give up morphine, same for you and Herbert Jones. I know it by Lina deceived us all last summer on this point, although I do not know the details, because when Lina (to whom she had also hidden things) has pierced through, she made him promise not to reveal. Do not tell, please […12], although I am sure it is true. I was shocked to discover how Loe gave free rein to his insincerity and exaggerations in other directions (especially for me), even though I like to think it is mostly unconscious distortions.

I learn from your letter of today it will probably be married at the end of the week. In this case, nobody will for her future happiness as deeply heartfelt wishes that mine, and I pray that they come true. She remains in Vienna until July ?

With all my love

Affectionately to you

Jones.

1. «Die Psychologie Swifts», pronounced the 21 may, shown in Zeitscbrift, 2, 1914, p. 412.

2. Jones implies that Sachs identifies with Freud, which also confused genres. In the analysis of his dream of "Hollthurn"), Freud says that during a trip to England, nineteen years, he picked up a starfish on the coast and exclaimed "He's alive" (He is alive), rather than "it's alive" (It is alive). See Freud (1900a, p. 455-456, 519-520; trad. franç., p. 388-389, 441-442), Didier et Anzieu, Auto-analysis of Freud, Paris, PUF, 1988, p. 272-273.

3. Freud (1914d).

4. The passage in question concerns the attack against Freud Jung and Adler : "In reality, where n'a percussion, the symphony become universal, the part sung by the civilization, but remained deaf to the melody of the instincts " (see Freud (1914 d, p. 62 ; trad. franç. S. Jankélévitch, p. 149) ; GW, flight. 10, p. 109).

5. Last sentence of the first paragraph, ibid. p. 63 ; GW, ibid., p. 109.

6. Freud has not added suggested words ("Earlier" or "contrary"). Here is the passage in question : "However, we heard that the current conflict neurotic became intelligible and soluble that when the incident of the antecedent history of the patient, following in reverse the path libido had taken to achieve disease " (trad. franç.), p. 150-151.

7. Freud does not mention Pfister in the passage he quotes, but he agreed with the suggestion of Jones and adds a footnote on that page to narrow the "informant" is a person "worthy of confidence". See Freud (1914d, p. 64; trad. franç. S. Jankélévitch, p. 152) ; GW, flight. 10, p. 110. Pfister is however mentioned by name several times in the same test.

8. In the published version, Freud uses the comparative conservation fuller rather than schonungsvoler. "Dubois treated with more caution neuroses by moral encouragement" (GW, ibid.).

9. Jones (1916-1917).

10. The theme "Die Psychology der Träume" – the name of Jung included among stakeholders – is on the agenda of the International Congress for Neurology, Psychiatry, and Psycho­logy, Bern, 7-12 September 1914; see Magazine, 2 (1914), p. 403. For the other two com-munications, see Jung (1914-1915). For intervention Jones at the meeting of the British Medical Association, see Jones (1914 i).

11. Lined in the original.

12. Illegible word crossed out in the original.

24-05-1914 Freud to Ferenczi

476 F A

Vienna, the 24 may 1914

Please contact lawyer Neuwirth Ernö Szabadsagtér 5 to accelerate business Loe Kann marriage with Herbert Jones. It is possible, Pentecost, Rank and I will come as witnesses. Not to mention relationship with Ernest Loe, only give information and let us know.

Sincerely Freud

A. Telegram.

18-05-1914 Jones to Freud

18 may 1914

69 Portland Court, London

Dear Professor Freud,

The first two batches of tests came1, and we were delighted to read. When you are aware of all the allusions and references, It is also interesting that pleasant to have your delicate strokes thrusting. I'm sure the effect will be great, qu'il is affermir notre camp, give energy, and that he will "dismantle" the other side, comme dit Shaw.

You can imagine that I have no complaints at all, but since you have asked me to share with you all my observations come to mind, I draw your attention to some minor details.

The first is personal : S. 46 (Flags) you write "Alle drei (Brill, Ferenczi and myself) had a familiar in Zurich learned2». For my part, I am afraid decline this honor, the facts are as follows : I bought your book 1906, I practiced and ψα (imperfectly, certainly) one year before the Amsterdam Congress in September 1907 (3) where I met Jung and Otto Gross. That fall, I was in Munich, and I learned more Gross I've never heard of Jung. On the way back, in December, I spent 5- 6 day in Zurich, I saw Jung everyday, and so I was invited to the Salzburg Congress in April following. Jung is then introduced me to you, that you may have given the impression that I was his student. Since then I've only stayed two days in Zurich. I am an exception to your assertion minimum (S. 43) "In all other places (outside Vienna and Zurich) this donation was of interest initially nothing more than a passionate usually accented rejection4».

S. 45. The direction is reversed by the omission of the word "no" : "The ψα Freud is now advocated and practiced not only in Austria, etc.5»

[S. 46 : the dates6]

S. 55. It. Jelliffe should be replaced by "White and Jelliffe". White is much stronger than Jelliffe and should not be ignored7.

S. 44. "Of that character trait of young… its tendency to ruthless insistence aside an inconvenient others8». Of course, this is absolutely true, and in principle I am of the opinion that we should not pity a war of such magnitude, but I can not find this less strong enough, personally, and I fear that, further to strengthen, it would weaken, a personal note, the overall effect of the es-sai. There was no interest in giving weapons to the enemy. Sachs asked me to add that it is quite of my opinion.

We expect the third batch with the keenest interest.

Faithfully to you

Jones.

  1. Freud (1914 d).
  2. "All three (Brill, Ferenczi and Jones) studied psychoanalysis in Zurich. "Phrase deleted ; see Freud (1914 d, p. 31) ; GW, flight. 10, p. 70.
  3. In 1910, Jones stated that he was familiar with the work of Freud 1907, and recognized, to deplore, his lack of experience in psychoanalysis, see letter 26, note 9.
  4. "Everywhere else (outside Vienna and Zurich), This surge of interest has produced, initially, We reject that supported, most often quite passionate " (see Freud (1914d, p. 27) ; GW Flight. 10, p. 65-66).
  5. Referring to Freud's use of a passage in English Havelock Ellis. The not included in the published version ; see Freud (1914 d, p. 30) ; GW, flight. 10, p. 69.
  6. Lined in the original.
  7. Freud revised the text accordingly : "White and Jelliffe, à New York, launched a new periodical (The Psychoanalytic Review» ; see Freud (1914 d, p. 30) ; GW, flight. 10, p. 91.
  8. This passage - vindictive – was abandoned : "This trait of Jung… its tendency to deviate sharply anyone gets in his way. »

17-05-1914 Freud to Jones

17 may 1914

Vienna, IX. Berggasse 19

Dear Jones,

I badly need a few hours of discussion with you. Writing a letter is a poor substitute. Be sure that I do not mean to sweeten my article Jabrbuch(1) there will be some amendments and additions (invisible in Fahnen that have been addressed), but not in the sense of mercy.

It may be that we surestimions Jung and his actions in the coming time. It is not in a favorable position to the public when he turns against me: i.e. his past. But my general opinion on the matter is very close to yours. I do not expect immediate success, but an uphill battle. Anyone who promises to liberate humanity from the tests will be sex hero's welcome, we leave talk - some nonsense that delivers.

Putnam tient nests, see his latest Journal of Abnormal Psychology on sexuality in interpreting dreams (2), and leaving aside the sophistry of excessive respect Adler.

But Stanley Hall declared allegiance to Adler and, for personal reasons, this accident I was more bitter than other. It can now invite Worcester lessons Indiv. Psychology. I can see(3) what they will do to his sermons (4).

MacCurdy spontaneously promised to act against Jelliffe he proposes to review its official organ instead of Magazine. Temperament, it seems to be real-ing U.S..

I could write for hours about Loe. This is a charming woman, but it is challenging. Not a matter of relent when she is happy, nor obey when it is at its worst. There is every reason to ask: when should it take "Lachs mit Mayonnaise (5) » ? Marriage is decided, but the date is not fixed, and it is not certain she can stay until July. She wants to finish with morphine before leaving, but it decreases very slowly.

Do not worry about the Napoleon Jekels. It is good, he found one of the springs of his character, but he did not see the other, yours. Better not to rush. Bacon was certainly a very extraordinary person ! Take advantage of your visitor and have good thoughts for your caring

Freud

P. -S. : Fisher Unwin wrote that the English edition of the’Everyday life released on 3 June (6). He asked for a list of individuals and periodicals, who to address book. PrEN I drained the liberty of telling him that you (J.) give him the necessary advice, and to send you a copy en revanche (7).

F.

There are negotiations underway with F. Alcan (Paris) about the French translation ; they can easily lead to something.

1. Freud (1914 d).

2. Putnam (1914 a).

3. « I picture to myself » : Freud here seems to follow the German syntax : I imagine.

4. The interest that Hall was at Adler, opposed to Freud, see Ross (1972, p. 406-407, 409- 411). Adler could not speak at Clark University.

5. In a story that Freud analyzes in The joke an individual apppauvri, just borrow a little money, is reprimanded by his benefactor to have ordered a good meal in a restaurant, and replies : "If I do not have money, I can not I offer salmon mayonnaise, if I I must not m'en offrir. Then, when then I do ?» (Freud (1905 c) ; GW, flight. 6, p. 51, 53-54.

6. Brill (1914).

7. Sic ! In French in the text.

16-05-1914 Freud to Ferenczi

475 F

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Vienna, the 16 may 1914

Cher Ami,

I react quickly to your friendly telegram : I'm uber-well-with, completely restored and better than before Brioni. Therefore, it is not yet time for the! I'm trying to correct “movement ψα” and I have in mind the recommendation of Jones not to mitigate. Him and Sachs, good letters today. Putnam, an honest advocacy for sexuality in The Interpretation of Dreams, in J.[ournal] of Abnormal Psychology (April to May). Otherwise, nothing but losses : Stanley Hall, as I said, quite Adlerian, la Spielrein, bonkers *, I wrote something against it 2. Scientia posting an article on Adler shrink.[psychology] individual] (3). Shortly, we invite America to rid the world of sexuality and aggression based on!

Your fantasy amphimixis of partial drives is eagerly awaited. Read anything sensible long.

Still no desire to work.

A Ophuijsen, we could tell right away the real reason and, the next time, you can really do.

The first action of Abraham will be well received, you too. The 20/21 September4 suits me perfectly. After, I will be ex-posed in Leiden, perhaps 23, then from Hamburg. Was still quite uncertain.

Sincerely,

votre Freud redivivus **

* Yiddish in the text : madwoman, hammer.

** Latin in the text : resurrected, back to life.

  1. « Dream Interprétation and the Theory of Psychoanalysis », Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 1914 (April to May), 9, pp. 36-60.
  2. Spielrein (letter has not been found) had complained that Freud probably had something against it, because he did not send him patients. Freud replied, the 15 In 1914 : "That you also become dingo (bonkers), and with the same symptoms as your predecessors! I received one day, without suspecting anything, a letter from Ms. Jung, telling me that her husband was convinced that I wanted him. This was the beginning ; the end, you know. And your argument that I would not have sent yet no patient? This has manifested itself in exactly the same way in Adler, who thought himself persecuted because I sent him no patient. Do not you recognize that this mechanism is known to grow abused a person in order to make then responsible? » (Aldo Carotenuto Carlo Trombetta et, Sabina Spielrein entre Freud, Jung et; 1981, p. 275.)
  3. "Individual Psychology, their conditions and results » (Indi-vidual psychology, its assumptions and results), Scientia, 1914, 16, 74-87.
  4. The proposed date for the conference planned.

15-05-1914 Abraham to Freud

* Berlin W, Rankestrasse 24

15-5-14.

Dear Professor,

I did not really concerned about your health in my last letter; I thought that there was nothing serious. That's what happens when your own pain you lock in your narcissism. I hasten to add my voice very warm good wishes to your doctor. I hope I will learn soon that you find yourself in your work and complete satisfaction. An attendant-way, Perhaps you apply a little to your health epigraph which you speak! Car, actually, you do not seem justified to see things in black.

Regarding the issue of the presidency, I entirely agree with you. Except that I do not quite understand how my proposal for the honorary presidency feels "retired", because its intention is to make our meetings you lead an active. I do not need, of course, make sure my absolute preference would be to see President. This issue will certainly, in the narrow circle of our friends, its fairest solution.

This letter, dear Professor, requires no response. Do not give, Just at this time, of unnecessary trouble. I want to complete what I told you last time by telling you that I have a small test site : "Relations between the drive for food and sex drive (1). "The Zeitschrift should still not be without my contribution.

I will tell you more about our plans for this summer, as soon as I know more myself! At the occasion, I want to know when your holiday; mid July or later? With cordial greetings and best wishes,

Votre Karl Abraham.


1. Cf. article cited in note 2 the letter of 3.3.13.