Freud for Beginners
Freud for Beginners by Richard Appignanesi, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 15, 2003, is a 176-page exploration of the life and theories of Sigmund Freud. This book presents an accessible introduction to Freud’s revolutionary ideas on psychoanalysis, neurosis, libido, and the complexities of the human psyche. Through a unique documentary cartoon format, it delves into Freud’s background in late-nineteenth-century Vienna, his work as a therapist, and his significant theories regarding the unconscious and dreams.
Readers will find a blend of engaging illustrations and informative text that simplifies Freud’s concepts without diminishing their significance. The book covers key aspects of Freud’s life, including his relationships with family, friends, and patients, such as The Rat Man and Anna O. It also provides insights into the emergence of the psychoanalytic movement. Freud for Beginners serves as a valuable resource for those interested in psychology, biography, and the historical context of Freud’s work.
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The Beginner Books — “Their cartoon format and irreverent wit make difficult ideas accessible and entertaining.” — Newsday
Everything you need to know about neurosis, libido, ego, and id — but somehow it slipped your mind.
Freud for Beginners is a perfect introduction to the life and thought of the man whose discovery of psychoanalysis revolutionized our attitudes towards mental illness, religion, sex, and culture. This documentary cartoon book plunges us into the world of late-nineteenth-century Vienna in which Freud grew up. We explore his early background in science, his work as a therapist, his encounter with cocaine, and his theories on the unconscious, dreams, the Oedipus Complex, and sexuality.
We meet his family, his friend and enemies, and his patients — The Rat Man, Anna O., Little Hans — and we get an insider’s view as the psychoanalytic movement is launched. The zany art and probing text do an extraordinary job of simplifying Freud without trivializing him.
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