The broad scope of the dream material analyzed in this book allows the authors to touch upon many subjects associated with the nature of the psyche, not only those relevant to pregnant women. The careful interpretation of the amplificatory material drawn from a wide range of cultures also makes this an inspiring aid for the understanding of dreams, valuable to psychologists, doctors, midwives or anyone else interested in this human subject.

In her new book "Princess and Magic Horse," Regina Abt-Baechi presents the psychological interpretation of the three fairy tales "The Magic Horse," "Ferdinand Faithful and Ferdinand Unfaithful," and "The Goosegirl." Her interpretation is based on the earlier short interpretations by Barbara Hannah and Marie-Louise von Franz. The author carefully ponders each motif and symbol of the fairy tales. She thereby focuses on the archetypal basis of the psyche, connecting it to examples of typical individual experiences. Thus the meaning of the whole fairy tale emerges more clearly. Together, the interpretation and the illustrations--painted by the author--convey to the reader that these archetypal dreamlike stories can become truly alive in one's soul.