Understanding Loss and Mourning: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Delve into the complex world of loss and mourning with this comprehensive guide that brings together insights from psychoanalysis and literary studies. Rael Meyerowitz’s innovative approach conceptualizes the process of psychic internalization required by loss as a form of bodily digestion and metabolization.

Theoretical Foundations of Mourning

Explore how successful mourning can be likened to the proper processing of physical sustenance, while failed mourning can lead to various forms of melancholia, mania, depression, and anxiety. This thought-provoking book draws on the works of renowned psychoanalysts, including Freud, Ferenczi, Karl Abraham, Klein, Loewald, Torok, Nicolas Abraham, and Green.

Literary Reflections on Loss

Discover how literary works by William Faulkner, Wallace Stevens, and Sylvia Plath offer unique insights into the human experience of loss. This detailed treatment of themes will deepen your understanding of the complex relationships between mourning, melancholia, and the human psyche.

Aimed at clinicians, academics, and students of psychoanalytic theory and therapy, this book offers a close-reading format that enables readers to engage deeply with key concepts and central texts in psychoanalysis.

Book Details

Published by Routledge, this 444-page hardcover book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of loss, mourning, and the human psyche. Published on November 30, 2022, it offers a unique blend of theoretical insights and literary reflections.

ISBN-10: 1032210788
ISBN-13: 978-1032210780