Frink and Freud

Sigmund Freud met Horace Frink, a disciple of his theories of psychoanalysis, whose traumatic childhood and complicated personal life cast a dark shadow over Freud's professional career. This inspired artist Lionel Richerand and philosopher Pierre Péju to weave a spellbinding and thought-provoking fable of two divorces, three deaths, and a ménage à quatre.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2020
Publisher: SelfMadeHero

In 1909, while on a fundraising lecture tour in America, Sigmund Freud encountered Horace Frink, an early follower of his psychoanalytic theories, whose traumatic childhood and complicated personal life would cast a dark shadow over Freud's professional career.

Inspired by this little-known and tragic true story, artist Lionel Richerand and philosopher Pierre Péju have woven a spellbinding and thought-provoking fable of two divorces, three deaths, and a ménage à quatre.

Horace Frink, a young man with a troubled past, was drawn to Freud's theories and became one of his earliest disciples. However, Frink's personal struggles and emotional turmoil would soon overshadow Freud's professional success.

Despite their differences, Freud and Frink remained close friends, and Freud even attempted to help Frink overcome his personal demons. However, Frink's mental health continued to deteriorate, and he eventually took his own life.

Freud was deeply affected by Frink's death and struggled with his own guilt and regrets. He felt that he had failed to help his friend and that his theories had not been able to provide the answers that Frink needed.

The story of Freud and Frink is a powerful reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the impact that personal trauma can have on one's life. It also highlights the limitations of psychoanalysis as a therapeutic tool and the importance of seeking help from other professionals.

In their fable, Richerand and Péju explore the themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. They use the story of Freud and Frink to explore the complexities of human relationships and the impact that personal trauma can have on one's life.

Through their characters, they explore the themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. They use the story of Freud and Frink to explore the complexities of human relationships and the impact that personal trauma can have on one's life.

The fable is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, and it has resonated with readers for decades. It is a reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and support in our relationships with others, and it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring our own emotional needs.

Weight: 572g
Dimension: 216 x 244 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910593905