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The Jungkirsch Letters
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This Book Charts Carl Gustav Jungs 33Year (192861) Correspondence With James Kirsch, Adding Depth And Complexity To The Previously Published Record Of The Early Jungian Movement. Kirsch Was A Germanjewish Psychiatrist, A Firstgeneration Follower Of Jung, Who Founded Jungian Communities In Berlin, Tel Aviv, London, And Los Angeles. Their Letters Tell Of Heroic Survival, Brilliant Creativity, And The Building Of Generative Institutions, But These Themes Are Darkened By Personal And Collective Shadows.The Nazi Era Looms Over The First Half Of The Book, Shaping The Story In Ways That Were Fateful Not Only For Kirsch And His Career But Also For Jung And His. Kirsch Trained With Jung And Acted As A Tutor In Jewish Psychology And Culture To Him. In 1934, Fearing That Antisemitism Had Seized His Teacher, Kirsch Challenged Jung To Explain Some Of His Publications For The Nazidominated Medical Society For Psychotherapy. Jungs Answer Convinced Kirsch Of His Sincerity, And From Then On Kirsch Defended Him Fiercely Against Any Allegation Of Antisemitism.We Also Witness Kirschs Lifelong Struggle With States Of Archetypal Possession: His Identification With The Interior Godimage On The One Hand, And With Unconscious Feminine Aspects Of His Psyche On The Other. These Complexes Were Expressed, For Kirsch, In Physical Symptoms And Emotional Dilemmas, And They Led Him Into Clinical Boundary Violations Which Were Costly To His Analysands, His Family And Himself.The Text Of These Historical Documents Is Translated With Great Attention To Style And Accuracy, And Generous Editorial Scaffolding Gives Glimpses Into The Writers World. Four Appendices Are Included: Two Essays By Kirsch, A Series Of Letters Between Hilde Kirsch And Jung, And A Brief, Incisive Essay On The Medical Society For Psychotherapy. This Revised Edition Includes Primary Material That Was Unavailable When The Book Was First Published, As Well As Updated Footnotes And Minor Corrections To The Translated Letters.
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- Q: What is 'The Jung-Kirsch Letters' about? A: 'The Jung-Kirsch Letters' is a compilation of the correspondence between Carl Gustav Jung and James Kirsch over 33 years, exploring their discussions on the early Jungian movement, personal struggles, and the impact of the Nazi era on their lives and work.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Conrad Lammers and Ann, who provide insights into the letters and context surrounding Jung and Kirsch's relationship.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This revised edition of 'The Jung-Kirsch Letters' was published on March 1, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Jung-Kirsch Letters' has a total of 394 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in the letters? A: The letters explore themes of survival, creativity, archetypal possession, and the effects of the Nazi era on both Jung and Kirsch.
- Q: Are there any additional materials included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes four appendices, which consist of essays by Kirsch, letters between Hilde Kirsch and Jung, and a brief essay on the Medical Society for Psychotherapy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in psychology? A: Yes, 'The Jung-Kirsch Letters' is particularly suitable for readers interested in psychology, Jungian theory, and historical perspectives on psychotherapy.
- Q: What can readers expect from the translation and editorial content? A: The translation of the letters is done with great attention to style and accuracy, along with editorial content that provides context and insights into the lives of Jung and Kirsch.
- Q: Is this edition different from previous versions? A: This revised edition includes previously unavailable primary materials, updated footnotes, and minor corrections to the translated letters.