Amor and Psyche
the psychic development of the feminine: a commentary on the tale by apuleius
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
28 June 1971
Summary
The renowned tale of Amor and Psyche, from Apuleius’s second-century Latin novel The Golden Ass, is one of the most charming fragments of classical literature. Neumann chose it as the exemplar of an unusual study of feminine psychology. Unfolding the spiritual and mythical background of the pagan narrative, he shows how the contest between the mortal maid Psyche and the great goddess Aphrodite over the god Amor–Aphrodite’s son, Psyche’s husband–yields surprising and valuable insights into …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691017723 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0691017727 |
| Series: | Works by Erich Neumann |
| Author: | Erich Neumann, Ralph Manheim |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 28 June 1971 |
| Weight: | 198g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 127mm |
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“Here we have a very subtle and suggestive analysis of the psychological characteristics of the feminine by the most brilliant disciple of C.G. Jung… [T]he reading of this short book is a most enchanting and stimulating experience.”–The Journal of Pastoral Care
About The Author
Erich Neumann
Neumann was born in Berlin. He as an earned PhD and medical degree. He studied with C.G. Jung. He practiced as an analytical psychologist in Tel Aviv.
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