This volume investigates the psychological impact and mechanisms of repressed emotions, drawing from early 20th-century psychoanalytic thought. Isador H. Coriat, a noted psychoanalyst, presents an analysis of how suppressed feelings manifest in behavior and mental states, utilizing case studies and theoretical frameworks prevalent in the early days of psychoanalysis. The book aims to elucidate the unconscious processes that lead to emotional repression and its subsequent effects on the individual's psyche.

This work is a historical document within the field of psychoanalysis, offering insight into the early understanding of emotional repression. Its value lies in its historical context, providing a foundational perspective on concepts that have evolved significantly in modern psychology. The book's detailed examination of early psychoanalytic thought makes it a resource for scholars and practitioners interested in the evolution of psychological theory.