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 ...