The work of <strong>Sigmund Freud</strong> has penetrated almost every area of literary theoryand cultural studies as well as contemporary culture. Pamela Thurs... » 

The work of Sigmund Freud has penetrated almost every area of literary theoryand cultural studies as well as contemporary culture. Pamela Thurschwellexplains and contextualises psychoanalytic theory and its meaning for modernthinking. This updated second edition explores developments and responses toFreuds work including Tracing contexts and developments of Freuds work overthe course of his career Exploring paradoxes and contradictions in his writingFocusing on psychoanalysis as an interpretative strategy paying specialattention to its impact on literary and cultural theory Examining the recentbacklash against Freud and arguing for the continued relevance ofpsychoanalysis. Encouraging and preparing readers to approach Freuds originaltexts this guide ensures that readers of all levels will find Freudaccessible challenging and of continued relevance. «