Abstract

An account is given of the analytical investigation of a poltergeist -afflicted man. His family background, personal history, and the history of his psychosomatic breakdown in the forces are recorded. He suffered from a mental breakdown after attending spiritualist seances. The way in which the poltergeist became conscious is described and an account is given of those sessions in which the poltergeist became active. (French, German, Italian, & Spanish summaries)