Synopses & Reviews
Hysteria is a graphic novel account of the first steps,and#160;errors, and frustrations of Sigmund Freudandrsquo;s career,and#160;which would lead to the foundation of a revolutionary newand#160;clinical therapy: psychoanalysis. The book traces Freudandrsquo;sand#160;early training in neurological research and medicine;and#160;the crucial turning-point of his studies with Jean-Martinand#160;Charcot at La Salpandecirc;triandegrave;re; and his establishment of aand#160;therapeutic practice in Vienna.and#160;
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Perfectly matching textand#160;and illustrations, Hysteria recounts Freudandrsquo;s interest inand#160;his colleague Josef Breuerandrsquo;s andquot;Anna Oandquot; case study, as welland#160;as giving an account of his own case histories of hysteria,and#160;particularly the treatment of Frandauml;ulein Elisabeth von R. Theand#160;studies brought to life in this authoritative, beautifullyand#160;illustrated graphic novel are collected in Freud and Breuerandrsquo;sand#160;co-authored Studies in Hysteria, which marked the birth ofand#160;psychoanalysis.
Synopsis
Hysteria is a graphic novel account of the first steps, errors, and frustrations of Sigmund Freud's career, which would lead to the foundation of a revolutionary new clinical therapy: psychoanalysis. The book traces Freud's early training in neurological research and medicine; the crucial turning-point of his studies with Jean-Martin Charcot at La Salpetriere; and his establishment of a therapeutic practice in Vienna.
Perfectly matching text and illustrations, Hysteria recounts Freud's interest in his colleague Josef Breuer's "Anna O" case study, as well as giving an account of his own case histories of hysteria, particularly the treatment of Fraulein Elisabeth von R. The studies brought to life in this authoritative, beautifully illustrated graphic novel are collected in Freud and Breuer's co-authored Studies in Hysteria, which marked the birth of psychoanalysis.
Synopsis
An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria, often referred to as andldquo;Dora,andrdquo; is one of Sigmund Freudandrsquo;s most influential case studies. Focusing on the psychoanalystandrsquo;s investigation of the emotional life of a suicidal 18-year-old, it offers a fascinating insight into his methods of working and interpretation. Freudandrsquo;s analysis of the patient, who he refers to as Dora, leads him to uncover a remarkably troubled and conflict-ridden family history. In Hysteria, Richard Appignanesi and Oscar Zarate bring to life this landmark of psychoanalysis, capturing the gripping story of a deeply troubled but fascinating patient. This beautifully drawn guide shows Freud developing his theory of dream interpretation, combining it with his studies of hysteria and sexual development, to create one of the most influential and remarkable works of psychoanalysis ever committed to paper.
About the Author
Oscar Zarate is an award-winning graphic novelist. His books include
A Small Killing (with Alan Moore),
Itandrsquo;s Dark in London, and
The Park. He lives in London.
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Richard Appignanesi originated the For Beginners... series. His own bestselling titles for that series include Freud and Existentialism, both illustrated by Oscar Zarate. He also edited the Manga Shakespeare series. He lives in London.