: Following his professional split from Sigmund Freud, Jung entered a period of "inner state of alienation and depression". He began a "self-experiment" to engage with the symbolic figures appearing in his dreams and waking fantasies.
The Red Book , also known as Liber Novus (Latin for "New Book"), is a seminal manuscript by Swiss psychiatrist . Created between 1914 and 1930, it chronicles a period of intense personal crisis and self-exploration during which Jung intentionally confronted his unconscious mind. Overview and Historical Context The Red Book - Liber Novus
: Jung considered it his most important work but kept it private for his entire life. It was held in a bank vault in Zurich by his heirs until its official publication in 2009. : Following his professional split from Sigmund Freud,