Freudian Slip

Abel, FranklinProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 39K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Freudian Slip by Franklin AbelAuthor: Abel, Franklin,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Apr 24, 2010

Editor's review

Freudian Slip is a short English-language work in the Project Gutenberg collection, written by Franklin Abel. The title borrows the psychological concept of the "Freudian slip," suggesting the story may revolve around verbal slips, unconscious leakage, or interpersonal misunderstandings, with a light suspense and psychological playfulness. As a public-domain e-book, it is short and easy to obtain—suitable for reading in one sitting during spare moments, or as lightweight practice in reading English short fiction. Readers need not come expecting a full-length novel; it works better as a short story with a psychological gimmick: watch for the "slips of the tongue" in dialogue, which are often the key to understanding character relationships and plot turns. Readers interested in psychological terminology or mid-twentieth-century English expression will also find a small sample of language and period idiom.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy short suspense stories and want to finish in one sitting
Readers interested in psychological terminology and the "slip of the tongue" theme
Those who want lightweight reading practice with short English originals
People who want a story to read in fragmented time such as commuting or lunch breaks

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a long psychological thriller or complex twists
Learners seeking systematic psychology knowledge books
Beginners who find early English expression and slang hard to follow

Reading tips

Read through once for plot first, then revisit the "slips" in dialogue to appreciate their foreshadowing.
At key dialogue, pause and guess the character's true thoughts, then continue to verify.
It is short; read it in one sitting to avoid losing the dialogue context by continuing the next day.
If unfamiliar with the concept of a "Freudian slip," spend a few minutes learning its basic meaning before reading.

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FAQ

What does the title "Freudian Slip" mean?

It refers to a "Freudian slip," where a speaker unintentionally says something believed to reveal true unconscious thoughts. The title hints the story may unfold around such verbal slips.

How long is this work, and how long does it take to read?

It is a short work in the Project Gutenberg collection, not long, usually readable in one sitting—suitable for concentrated reading during commuting or lunch breaks.

Do I need to know psychology before reading?

No systematic knowledge is needed; just knowing the common idea that "slips may reflect the unconscious" is enough. The story itself is literature, not a psychology textbook—the terminology is only a lead-in.

Where can I read this book?

Its free e-book edition is available through Project Gutenberg, readable on a computer, phone, or e-reader; the specific format depends on the version provided by that platform.

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Abel, Franklin Author

Franklin Abel is an author about whom very little public information is available. Only one work by this author is currently held in the collection, namely Freudian Slip. Beyond this, no reliable information can be verified about his full English name, nationality, dates of birth and death, education, or writing career, and no common category is listed for him. Judging from the available clue, the title draws on the psychoanalytic concept of the "Freudian slip," suggesting that the subject matter may relate to psychology, slips of the tongue, or unconscious expression; however, the title alone is not enough to determine whether the work is fiction, an essay collection, or another genre. For this reason, no excessive inferences should be made about the author's writing style or literary influence. Readers who wish to learn more about Abel can only begin with this single work and, through the text itself, come to understand the questions it addresses and the way it expresses them.