This page is left intentionally blank. The editor's note to "On Narcissism: An Introduction" by James Strachey discusses the history and translation of the original German text, as well as the context in which the concept of narcissism was introduced by Freud. It outlines the development of the concept, its significance in Freud's work, and its implications for the understanding of the ego and object-libido. The note also addresses the controversies surrounding the concept, particularly with Adler and Jung, and highlights the importance of the paper in the evolution of Freud's theories. The paper is noted as a pivotal work that introduces the concept of narcissism, the distinction between ego-libido and object-libido, and the idea of the ego ideal. It also discusses the relationship between narcissism and other psychological phenomena, such as schizophrenia and neuroses, and the role of libido in human development. The note concludes with a discussion of the broader implications of the paper for psychoanalysis and the understanding of the human psyche.This page is left intentionally blank. The editor's note to "On Narcissism: An Introduction" by James Strachey discusses the history and translation of the original German text, as well as the context in which the concept of narcissism was introduced by Freud. It outlines the development of the concept, its significance in Freud's work, and its implications for the understanding of the ego and object-libido. The note also addresses the controversies surrounding the concept, particularly with Adler and Jung, and highlights the importance of the paper in the evolution of Freud's theories. The paper is noted as a pivotal work that introduces the concept of narcissism, the distinction between ego-libido and object-libido, and the idea of the ego ideal. It also discusses the relationship between narcissism and other psychological phenomena, such as schizophrenia and neuroses, and the role of libido in human development. The note concludes with a discussion of the broader implications of the paper for psychoanalysis and the understanding of the human psyche.