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Eissler presents psychohistorical speculations concerning Freud's character, with particular attention to his precocity, giftedness, and remarkable self-discipline. The effects of his intense (and intensely ambivalent) amorous fixation on Gisela Fluss when he was sixteen are utilized to illuminate the nature of screen memories, creativity, formation of ideals, maturity, "destiny"—and more.