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Analyzed by Lacan

A Personal Account
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In Analyzed by Lacan by Dr. Betty Milan, the author recounts her personal experience undergoing psychoanalysis with the renowned French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan. The book combines autobiographical elements with philosophical and psychological insights, offering readers a unique perspective on Lacan's theories and methods. Through her narrative, Dr. Milan explores complex themes of human emotion, identity, and the unconscious, providing an intimate glimpse into both her own journey and Lacan's influential work.
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If you're intrigued by the fascinating lens through which Jacques Lacan viewed the human psyche, you might enjoy this insightful exploration of his theories. This book could appeal to you if you're interested in psychoanalytic philosophy and wish to see how Lacan's ideas can be applied to real-world scenarios, making them accessible and relevant to contemporary psychological thought.

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"The first English translation of Betty Milan's firsthand testimony as Jacques Lacan's patient and later assistant, as well as the play, since adapted into a film, that was inspired by this experience"--

The first English translation of Betty Milan's firsthand testimony as Jacques Lacan's patient and later assistant, as well as the play, since adapted into a film, that was inspired by this experience.

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Analyzed by Lacan brings together the first English translations of Why Lacan, Betty Milan's memoir of her analysis with Lacan in the 1970s, and her play, Goodbye Doctor, inspired by her experience.

Why Lacan offers a unique and valuable perspective on how Lacan worked as a psychoanalyst, as well as his approach to psychoanalytic theory. Milan's testimony illustrates that Lacan's method was based on the idea that the traditional way of interpreting provoked resistance.

Before Why Lacan, Milan wrote a play, Goodbye Doctor, drawing from her experience as Lacan's patient. The play revolves around the sessions of Seriema with the Doctor. Through these sessions, Seriema uncovers the reason for her inability to conceiveβ€”an unconscious desire to satisfy her father, who didn’t permit her to have a child. She eventually overcomes being the victim of her unconscious, realises the possibility of choosing a father for her child, and takes a step towards motherhood. Goodbye Doctor was adapted into a film, Adieu Lacan, by director Richard Ledes.

Analyzed by Lacan also features an Introduction by Milan to both works, as well as a new interview with Mari Ruti about her writing and Lacan.

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Analyzed by Lacan is praised for its innovative approach in dismantling clichΓ©s about Lacan, presenting him as both wise and human. Reviewers commend Milan for her clear and engaging narrative that blends memoir with literary elements, turning the analysis into a captivating story. The book provides insights into psychoanalysis while remaining accessible to those unfamiliar with the field, showcasing Milan's skill as both an analysand and a writer.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798765106198

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Illustration: 2 b&w illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by Dr. Chris Vanderwees
  • Translated by Dr. or Prof. Clifford E. Landers
  • Series edited by Professor Esther Rashkin
  • Series edited by Professor Mari Ruti
  • Series edited by Professor Peter L. Rudnytsky

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Betty Milan is the author of novels, essays, plays, and crΓ΄nicas that have been published in Brazil, France, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and China. She has also written for Brazil’s leading newspapers and magazines, including the news daily Folha de S.Paulo, Veja magazine, and Veja.com. Before turning to writing, she earned her medical degree at the University of SΓ£o Paulo and trained in psychoanalysis with Jacques Lacan in France, where she served as his assistant at the Department of Psychoanalysis, University of Paris 8.

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