“A strong experience in the present awakens in the creative writer a memory of an earlier experience (usually belonging to his childhood) from which there now proceeds a wish which finds its fulfilment in the creative work.”
Quote by Sigmund Freud
Work
Art and literature: Jensen's Gradiva, Leonardo da Vinci and other works
The book delves into the intricate relationship between art and literature, featuring in-depth discussions on Jensen's Gradiva and offering critical insights into Leonardo da Vinci's contributions to the arts. It encompasses a range of scholarly perspectives on these subjects. more
Author
Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud, born on May 6, 1856, in Moravia, and died on September 23, 1939, in London, was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Known as the father of modern psychology, Freud made significant contributions to the understanding of human psychology, introducing concepts such as the unconscious mind, dream analysis, and sexual theory. more
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