{"product_id":"9788419524126","title":"NAKEDNESS: IN LEGEND AND LITERATURE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNUDITY: IN LEGENDS AND LITERATURE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this pioneering study, Otto Rank addresses the motif of human nudity from a perspective that transcends the historical-literary to delve into the psychological realm. Through the analysis of myths, legends, and literary works, the author unravels the profound meaning and various expressions of the naked body, pointing out key moments of transition in its representation and social interpretation. A work that invites reflection on how nudity has been perceived and signified throughout culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines the presence and meaning of nudity in various cultural manifestations, primarily in myths and literary texts. Otto Rank does not merely compile examples but applies a psychological approach to explore the motivations and symbolisms underlying the representation of the naked body. The work identifies moments of transition and clear shifts in the evolution of literary uses and the social interpretation of nudity, offering a deep reading of how this motif has been shaped by psychological and cultural factors over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNudity as a recurring motif in myths and legends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological analysis of the representation of the naked body in literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical evolution of the social perception of nudity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTransitions and significant changes in the signification of the naked body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation of literary expressions of nudity from a psychoanalytic perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in art history, literary studies, and psychoanalysis applied to culture. It is especially relevant for students, academics, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the symbols and motifs that run through artistic and literary creation, as well as for anyone curious about exploring the psychological dimensions of such a universal theme as nudity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pioneering analysis that connects psychology with literature and myth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA novel perspective on the evolution of nudity as a cultural symbol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting the profound meaning of nudity in different works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the changes in the social perception of the human body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Rank, Otto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Art History \/ Art \u0026amp; Design Styles, Literary Studies: General\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 229 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for those wishing to explore the intersection between psychoanalysis, mythology, and literature. Otto Rank's approach, more psychological than purely historical, allows one to go beyond a mere collection of testimonies to offer a substantial interpretation of how nudity has been represented and understood. Its brevity (120 pages) makes it an accessible yet content-dense read, ideal for a specialized audience or for readers interested in the symbolic foundations of culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407378702683,"sku":"9788419524126","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841952412.jpg?v=1781853850","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419524126","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}