郁达夫曾以惊世骇俗之势写下了许多青春期的苦闷与性纠葛的小说。这些小说无论是直接或间接的都曾受到弗洛依特精神分析学说的影响。弗洛依特的泛性论曾被人们所疑议,但是,他对无意识、变态等心理层次的研究,却打开了人类意识的潜在世界。在弗氏看来,性欲是人身上一种与生俱来的强劲的生命活力,是一切心理活动的"驱策 Yu Dafu had written many adolescent pains and sexual disputes in the horror trend. These novels, both directly and indirectly, have been influenced by Freudian psychoanalysis. Freudent’s generalism has been questioned, but his psychological research on unconsciousness and metamorphosis opens up the potential world of human consciousness. In Frees’ view, libido is an inherent vitality of life, a driving force for all mental activities