The Hysteric: Outline of a Figure

Laura Gonzalez; Eleanor Bowen

The Hysteric: Outline of a Figure

Laura Gonzalez
, Eleanor Bowen

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

University of the Arts London

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Examining historical, clinical, and artistic material, in both written and visual form, this book traces the figure of the contemporary hysteric as she rebels against the impossible demands made upon her.
Exploring five traits that commonly characterise the hysteric as an archetype – a specific body, mimetic abilities, a shroud of mystery, a propensity to disappear, and a particular relationship to voice – the authors shed light on what it means to be hysterical, as a form of rebellion and resistance.
This is important reading for scholars of sociology, gender studies, cultural studies, and visual studies with interests in psychoanalysis, art, and the characterisation of mental illness.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Routledge
Number of pages	194
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003092407
ISBN (Print)	9780367552015
Publication status	Published or Performed - 31 Mar 2023

Publication series

Name	Gender, Bodies and Transformation
Publisher	Routledge

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

hysteria
writing
fictocriticism
psychoanalysis
activism
ghosts

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