The Major Symptoms of Hysteria is a book authored by Pierre Janet and contains fifteen lectures given in the medical school of Harvard University. The book focuses on the symptoms of hysteria, a condition characterized by emotional excesses, physical symptoms, and dissociative experiences. Janet explores the various symptoms of hysteria, including paralysis, convulsions, and anesthesia, and provides insights into their underlying causes. He also discusses the role of suggestion and the unconscious mind in the development of hysteria. The lectures are based on Janet's extensive clinical experience and research, and the book provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and treatment of hysteria. The Major Symptoms of Hysteria is a valuable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in the history and understanding of this complex condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.