Sigmund Freud and The Forsyth Case: Unveiling the Mysterious Clinical Experience

Delve into the fascinating world of psychoanalysis with Maria Pierri’s groundbreaking book, Sigmund Freud and The Forsyth Case, which sheds new light on one of Freud’s most enigmatic clinical experiences. By leveraging newly discovered primary sources, Pierri recounts her journey to recover the lost original case notes, published here for the first time, and identifies the patient involved.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Thought-Transmission and Telepathy

The book begins by contextualizing the Forsyth case within Freud’s broader work, highlighting his interests in “thought-transmission,” or telepathy. Pierri masterfully illustrates the possibility of a psychoanalytic interpretation of the transference and countertransference elements conveyed by certain “magical” coincidences during the analysis, revealing a psychopathology of everyday life.

Focusing on a meeting of the Secret Committee in October 1919, the book explores Freud’s further investigations into thought transmission, including his clinical work with his own daughter Anna. This unique perspective provides valuable insights into the historical context and meaning of the case.

A Valuable Resource for Psychoanalysts, Academics, and Scholars

Sigmund Freud and The Forsyth Case is an essential reading for psychoanalysts in practice and in training, as well as academics and scholars of psychoanalytic studies, spirituality, and the history of psychology. The book is complemented by Occultism and the Origins of Psychoanalysis: Freud, Ferenczi and the Challenge of Thought Transference.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Routledge
• Edition: 1st edition (November 30, 2022)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 294
• ISBN-10: 103215957X
• ISBN-13: 978-1032159577