Just as concerts emerge from the interaction of many instruments, so our understanding of Shakespeare is enriched by different approaches to him. Psychoanalysis assumes that creative writers have the need to both reveal and conceal their own inner conflicts in their works. They leave residues in their works that, if we pay attention, can become building blocks that reveal aspects of the unconscious. Readers may find that the questions raised add to the pleasure of reading Shakespeare and that they deepens their understanding of his plays. Topics covered include the pivotal position of Hamlet, the poet and his calling, the Oedipus complex, intrapsychic conflict, the battle against paranoia and the homosexual compromise. By using psychoanalytic techniques in analyzing his plays and characters, the author reveals more about Shakespeare's hidden motivations and mental health.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9781780491561
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170088288
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Biological Psychology
Author
Martin S. Bergmann
Publication Name
The Unconscious in Shakespeare's Plays
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Psychology
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
294 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
476g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Martin S. Bergmann
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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