Psychoanalytic Theories in Children Literature
Today's literature topic is Psychoanalytic Theories in Children Literature ! Check this one out! Psychoanalytic Theories in Children Literature 1. Introduction What is psychoanalysis? We are sure that question has been wandering inside your head. So, what is the relationship between psychoanalysis and literature, especially children literature (since it becomes the main discussion of this paper)? Through this paper, we will help you getting clearer understanding about all of that. As we know, the founder of psychoanalysis theory was Sigmund Freud. He was (6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939) an Austrian neurologist1who became known as the founding father of psychoanalysis. According to his profession, we can simplify the definition of psychoanalysis; it is a talking cure, which the language and narrative are fundamental to the curing process. For further information, according to Merriam Webster’s definition: Ps...