This title, originally published in 1920, second edition in 1924, has been largely forgotten in the history of hypnosis. It is an important account of the early theories discovered by the New Nancy School, widely recognised as the founding school of modern day hypnosis.

This title, originally published in 1920, second edition in 1924, has been largely forgotten in the history of hypnosis. Charles Baudouin's first book, it is an important account of the early theories discovered by the New Nancy School, widely recognised as the founding school of modern day hypnosis. The author provides a detailed discussion of autosuggestion, as well as providing some practical suggestions.