The hysteric [electronic resource] : outline of a figure.
Examining historical, clinical, and artistic material, in both written and visual form, this book traces the figure of the contemporary hysteric as she rebels against the impossible demands made upon her. Exploring five traits that commonly characterise the hysteric as an archetype - a specific body...
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Routledge,
2023.
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| Series: | Gender, Bodies and Transformation Ser.
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| Summary: | Examining historical, clinical, and artistic material, in both written and visual form, this book traces the figure of the contemporary hysteric as she rebels against the impossible demands made upon her. Exploring five traits that commonly characterise the hysteric as an archetype - a specific body, mimetic abilities, a shroud of mystery, a propensity to disappear, and a particular relationship to voice - the authors shed light on what it means to be hysterical, as a form of rebellion and resistance. This is important reading for scholars of sociology, gender studies, cultural studies, and visual studies with interests in psychoanalysis, art, and the characterisation of mental illness. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781000862454 1000862453 9781003092407 1003092403 9781000862485 1000862488 |
| Biographical or Historical Data: | Eleanor Bowen is a visual artist and Associate Lecturer at the University of the Arts London, UK. Laura Gonzl̀ez is a performance artist and Professor and Athenaeum Research Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, UK. |