Routledge - The Birth of a Political Self: Gaudilliere Seminars

Explore the deep connections between psychoanalysis and literature in this academic volume. The Birth of a Political Self: The Jean-Max Gaudilliere Seminars 2001-2014 offers a unique psychoanalytic reading of literary works, providing new perspectives on both fields of study. This second volume contains seven seminars from the "Madness and the Social Link" series. These sessions were originally delivered by psychoanalyst Jean-Max Gaudilliere at the Ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales (EHESS) in Paris between 2001 and 2014. The text is transcribed by Francoise Davoine from her personal notes, ensuring a faithful representation of the original discussions. Each year of the seminar focused on a specific author who examined madness through their depiction of human catastrophes. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in clinical psychology, social links, and the psychological dimensions of literature.