In the book of one of the classics of psychoanalysis, the theory of character formation is presented, the main forms of characters are considered. Particular attention is paid to the genital neurotic and masochistic characters, to which individual chapters are devoted. Characteristic analytical studies are associated with the problems of clinical psychoanalysis. The author presents the technique of character analysis, in particular, the technique of interpretation and analysis of resistance, and also describes in detail the treatment with transference. The book will be of interest not only to psychoanalysts, but also to students interested in psychoanalysis. In a4. format pdf saved publishing layout.