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Joel Whitebook, "Freud: An Intellectual Biography" (Cambridge UP, 2017)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Exploring Symbolic Play and the Nature of Loss

This chapter explores the psychoanalytic dimensions of Freud's insights on childhood play, particularly through his observations of his grandson's game with a spool of yarn. It highlights how this simple activity encapsulates themes of separation and mastery over loss, illustrating Freud's deeper understanding of human psychic life and cultural significance.

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