The sense and non-sense of revolt: the powers and limits of psychoanalysis: translated by Julia Kristeva, Jeanine Herman, New York: Columbia University Press, 2025, 308 pp., £17.99 (pb), ISBN 978-0231216746.
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| Title: | The sense and non-sense of revolt: the powers and limits of psychoanalysis: translated by Julia Kristeva, Jeanine Herman, New York: Columbia University Press, 2025, 308 pp., £17.99 (pb), ISBN 978-0231216746. |
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| Authors: | Meyerowitz, Rael (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychodynamic Practice. Nov2025, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p412-421. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Psychoanalysis, Literary criticism, Psychoanalysts, French authors, Imagination, Kristeva, Julia, 1941-, Discontent, Literature |
| Abstract: | The main focus of the article is a review of Julia Kristeva's book "The Sense and Non-Sense of Revolt," which explores the concept of revolt through a psychoanalytic lens, particularly in relation to literature and art. The review highlights Kristeva's transition from an intellectual to a clinical psychoanalyst, emphasizing her multifaceted approach to revolt as a creative force rather than a purely political one. The author discusses Kristeva's analysis of Freud's contributions to psychoanalysis and her reflections on the works of French writers Louis Aragon, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Roland Barthes, noting her preference for Barthes' playful literary style over the others' political engagements. Overall, the review presents Kristeva as a significant figure who intertwines psychoanalysis with literary criticism, advocating for a broader understanding of revolt that transcends traditional political frameworks. [Extracted from the article] |
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