The Erotic Motive in Literature by Albert Mordell
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1862
Mordell, Albert, 1885-1965
English
"The Erotic Motive in Literature" by Albert Mordell is a psychoanalytic literary criticism written in the early 20th century. The work seeks to explore the underlying erotic motives present in literature, positing that these motives arise from the author's unconscious. The analysis focuses on how personal experiences, emotions, and memories influen...
advocating for a deeper examination of texts to uncover aspects of the author's psyche. Mordell introduces the idea that literature serves as a personal reflection of the author, revealing hidden emotions and traumas that shape their narratives. He draws parallels between dreams and literary works, suggesting that both can illuminate unconscious desires and conflicts that drive human behavior and creativity, laying the foundation for further explorations into the erotic undercurrents that permeate literary masterpieces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Robert Rodriguez
7 months agoThe clarity of the introduction set high expectations, and the nuanced approach to the central theme was better than I expected. If you want to master this topic, start right here.
Donald Anderson
5 months agoI was particularly interested in the case studies mentioned here, the bibliography and references suggest a high level of research and authority. A trustworthy resource that I'll keep in my digital library.
Emily Jackson
1 year agoBased on the summary, I decided to read it and it challenges the reader's perspective in an intellectual way. I couldn't put it down.
Deborah Gonzalez
2 years agoVery helpful, thanks.
John Wilson
2 years agoComparing this to other titles in the same genre, the bibliography and references suggest a high level of research and authority. A perfect balance of theory and practical advice.