The subtitle of the English translation of this book is Relief of Frustrations by Symbolic Realization. This is to remind the reader that it is another work by the discoverer of the method of symbolic realization.

In two previous volumes the author described the case of Renée, the young schizophrenic girl who, after having been declared incurable by many prominent clinicians and left unimproved after years of hospitalization, series of shock therapies, and an attempt at classical analysis, was finally restored to full human existence by the dedicated efforts and great ingenuity of Madame Sechehaye.

This book presents conferences delivered before the staff of Burghölzli at the invitation of Professor Manfred Bleuler (the son of Eugen Bleuler). Great psychological penetration, sensitivity, and absolute dedication to the patient characterize these lectures which are