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Writings on Art and Literature (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics),New
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Despite Freud's enormous influence on twentiethcentury interpretations of the humanities, there has never before been in English a complete collection of his writings on art and literature. These fourteen essays cover the entire range of his work on these subjects, in chronological order beginning with his first published analysis of a work of literature, the 1907 'Delusion and Dreams in Jensen's Gradiva' and concluding with the 1940 posthumous publication of 'Medusa's Head.' Many of the essays included in this collection have been crucial in contemporary literary and art criticism and theory. Among the subjects Freud engages are Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice, King Lear, and Macbeth, Goethe's Dichtung und Wahrheit, Michelangelo's Moses, E. T. A. Hoffman's 'The Sand Man,' Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov, fairy tales, the effect of and the meaning of beauty, mythology, and the games of aestheticization. All texts are drawn from The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud, edited by James Strachey. The volume includes the notes prepared for that edition by the editor. In addition to the writings on Jensen's Gradiva and Medusa, the essays are: 'Psychopathic Characters on the Stage,' 'The Antithetical Meaning of Primal Words,' 'The Occurrence in Dreams of Material from Fairy Tales,' 'The Theme of the Three Caskets,' 'The Moses of Michelangelo,' 'Some Character Types Met with in Psychoanalytic Work,' 'On Transience,' 'A Mythological Parallel to a Visual Obsession,' 'A Childhood Recollection from Dichtung und Wahrheit,' 'The Uncanny,' 'Dostoevsky and Parricide,' and 'The Goethe Prize.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Writings on Art and Literature' by Sigmund Freud? A: The book presents a complete collection of Sigmund Freud's writings on art and literature, including fourteen essays that explore various literary works and artistic themes.
- Q: Which literary works are discussed in this collection? A: Freud engages with works such as Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', 'The Merchant of Venice', 'King Lear', 'Macbeth', and Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', among others.
- Q: What is the significance of Freud's essays in contemporary criticism? A: Many of Freud's essays have been influential in shaping contemporary literary and art criticism, providing insights into the psychology behind artistic expression.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in literary criticism? A: While the essays are rich in content, some familiarity with Freud's theories may enhance understanding, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced readers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it a flexible and lightweight option for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Writings on Art and Literature' contain? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: When was this edition of the book published? A: This edition was published on September 1, 1997.
- Q: Who edited the Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud? A: The Standard Edition was edited by James Strachey, who also prepared notes for this edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in Freud's essays? A: Freud's essays cover themes such as beauty, mythology, aestheticization, and the psychological impact of art and literature.