The Oracle of Night: The History and Science of Dreams

A groundbreaking history of the human mind told through our experience of dreams—from the earliest accounts to current scientific findings—and their essential role in the formation of who we are and the world we have made.

"A resounding case for the mystery, beauty and cognitive importance of dreams." —The New York Times

What is a dream? Why do we dream? How do our bodies and minds use them? These questions are the starting point for this unprecedented study of the role and significance of ...