{"product_id":"promises-promises-by-adam-phillips-9780571209736","title":"Promises, Promises","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a virtuoso collection of essays, Adam Phillips sets out to make and break the links between psychoanalysis and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePromises, Promises\u003c\/em\u003e explores the rich terrain where these two fields intersect, providing insights into both the promises and pitfalls that accompany such an endeavour. Phillips's work delves deep into the ways that psychoanalytic thinking can illuminate literary texts and how literature can, in turn, enrich our understanding of psychoanalysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his trademark wit and erudition, Phillips crafts a series of essays that challenge our preconceived notions, encouraging readers to think more deeply about the psychological underpinnings of literary works and the narrative qualities inherent in psychoanalytic theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection stands as a compelling testament to the creative possibilities that arise when boundaries between disciplines are blurred, inviting readers to consider the profound connections between the art of storytelling and the exploration of the human psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597543588076,"sku":"9780571209736","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2592d590b5833598208e61577e43a44e.jpg?v=1778038235","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/promises-promises-by-adam-phillips-9780571209736","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}