Lawrence D. Kritzman Libri

Exploring the intersection of psychoanalytic theory and French Renaissance literature, this 1991 book delves into how psychological concepts influence literary interpretation and creation. It offers insights into the characters and narratives of the era, revealing deeper meanings through the lens of psychoanalysis. The analysis highlights the complexities of human behavior and thought as reflected in the works of prominent Renaissance authors, making it a significant contribution to both literary and psychological studies.

The third and final volume in Pierre Nora's award-winning (for Volume I) REALMS OF MEMORY, which includes groundbreaking discussions of France's past, powerfully demonstrates how a nation can both recover and rediscover its identity through remembrance, how rewriting history can forge new paradigms of cultural identity, and how meanings attached to an event can be as significant as the event itself. 146 illustrations.

This valuable reference is an authoritative guide to 20th century French thought. It considers the intellectual figures, movements and publications that helped define fields as diverse as history, psychoanalysis, film, philosophy, and economics.