'Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious' and 'Fantasia of the Unconscious' (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of D. H. Lawrence)
Cambridge University Press, 7/29/2004
EAN 9780521327916, ISBN10: 0521327911
Hardcover, 356 pages, 22.2 x 14 x 2.5 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
Written in D. H. Lawrence's most productive period, 'Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious' (1921) and 'Fantasia of the Unconscious' (1922) were undertaken initially in response to psychoanalytic criticism of his novel Sons and Lovers. They soon developed more generally to propose an alternative to what Lawrence perceived as the Freudian psychoanalytic theory of the unconscious and the incest motive. The essays also develop his ideas about the upbringing and education of children, about marriage, and about social and even political action. Lawrence described them as 'this pseudo-philosophy of mine which was deduced from the novels and poems, not the reverse. The absolute need one has for some sort of satisfactory mental attitude towards oneself and things in general makes one try to abstract some definite conclusions from one's experiences as a writer and as a man'. These conclusions form an illuminating guide to his works and therein lies their peculiar value.
General editor's preface
Acknowledgements
Chronology
Cue-titles
Introduction
'Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious'
'Fantasia of the Unconscious'
Explanatory notes
Textual apparatus
A note on pounds, shillings and pence.
'... provides a fascinating outline of Lawrence's career as editor, translator and reviewer. The commentary, in particular the impressively full explanatory notes, offer a most generous wealth of miscellaneous information. ... the explanatory notes are a most valuable and interesting contribution to the volume.' Dr Dieter Mehl, Universität Bonn