Psychoanalytic Reflections on Writing, Cinema and the Arts: Facing Beauty and Loss

We are fascinated by beauty because it allows us to experience emotions and connect with our own selves. This book explores the complexities of loss, mourning, destructivity, perversion, and revenge, and how to facilitate transformation and lead a blocked healing process back to motion. It is of interest to psychoanalysts, psychologists, teachers, and students, and anyone with an interest in psychoanalysis and the arts.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 31 December 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Why are we so captivated by beauty? This profound inquiry has echoed through the minds of countless individuals throughout history, including those who came before us. In this captivating book, the author delves into the profound moment of ecstatic solitude, where we can tap into our emotions through various forms of art, films, and natural phenomena. During this fleeting yet transformative experience, we feel a profound sense of aliveness and mastery over our own selves.

Drawing from the author's personal journey, this book unfolds as a captivating series of applied psychoanalytic essays, exploring the intricate tapestry of human experiences. It delves into the depths of loss and mourning, unearthing the complexities of destructivity, perversion, and revenge. Moreover, it offers a profound exploration of what catalyzes transformation and guides us toward a revitalized healing process.

This captivating and insightful book appeals to a wide range of readers, including psychoanalysts, psychologists, educators, and students, as well as anyone with a deep interest in psychoanalysis and the arts. It serves as a testament to the power of creativity and the profound insights that can be gained through artistic expression.

\n Weight: 220g\n
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367482503\n \n