Jung and the Epic of Transformation: Volume 1: Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival and the Grail as Transformation.
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| Title: | Jung and the Epic of Transformation: Volume 1: Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival and the Grail as Transformation. |
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| Authors: | Dawson, Terence (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Analytical Psychology. Nov2024, Vol. 69 Issue 5, p928-931. 4p. |
| Subjects: | German literature, Gothic architecture, Active imagination, Medieval literature, Dreams, Individuation (Psychology) |
| Abstract: | The article discusses Paul Bishop's study of Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival, a German epic that explores themes of transformation and individuation. Bishop offers a new Jungian perspective on the text, highlighting the spiritual journey of the hero and the deeper implications of his experiences. The study connects Jung's ideas about transformation to the literary tradition of the Grail myth, emphasizing the importance of historical context in understanding psychological themes. Overall, the article presents a sophisticated analysis of Parzival and its relevance to Jungian psychology, recommending it to analysts and scholars interested in the intersection of literature and psychology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses Paul Bishop's study of Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival, a German epic that explores themes of transformation and individuation. Bishop offers a new Jungian perspective on the text, highlighting the spiritual journey of the hero and the deeper implications of his experiences. The study connects Jung's ideas about transformation to the literary tradition of the Grail myth, emphasizing the importance of historical context in understanding psychological themes. Overall, the article presents a sophisticated analysis of Parzival and its relevance to Jungian psychology, recommending it to analysts and scholars interested in the intersection of literature and psychology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00218774 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/1468-5922.13037 |
