Hyena investigates this fascinating animal throughout history. Mikita Brottman offers an enlightening view to an often misunderstood animal, showing that the hyena is in fact a complex, intelligent and highly sociable creature.
Mikita Brottman Boeken
Mikita Brottman is een Brits geleerde en psychoanalist die bekend staat om haar psychologische interpretaties van de duistere en pathologische elementen in de hedendaagse cultuur. Haar werk duikt in de psychologie van horrorfilms, kritische theorie en psychoanalytisch denken, en biedt inzichtelijke kritieken. Door middel van haar essays en studies onderzoekt ze de aantrekkingskracht van compulsief lezen en de psychologische dimensies van de populaire cultuur. Brottman brengt een onderscheidend perspectief in de analyse van moderne verschijnselen, waarbij ze verborgen motivaties en onderbewuste krachten blootlegt.
The Great Grisby
Two Thousand Years of Literary, Royal, Philosophical, and Artistic Dog Lovers and Their Exceptional Animals
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Exploring the diverse roles dogs occupy in human culture, this book combines scholarly insights with a charming bestiary featuring dogs from literature, folklore, and real life. The author, a psychoanalyst and cultural critic, delves into the emotional and symbolic significance of dogs, offering a rich tapestry of stories and reflections that highlight their impact on our lives and society.
An Unexplained Death
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The unnerving true story of an unexplained death in Baltimore's historic Belvedere building
Exploring the complex relationship between reading and self-discovery, Brottman challenges the conventional wisdom that reading is merely a beneficial pastime. Instead, she likens it to a solitary vice that fosters personal exploration and empathy, allowing readers to experience diverse perspectives and navigate their own inner worlds. By questioning the societal pressure to promote reading as a life-saving activity, the book invites readers to reconsider the significance of literature in their lives, highlighting its intricate blend of fantasy and introspection.
Exploring the transformative power of literature, Mikita Brottman initiates a book club with inmates at Jessup Correctional Institution. Through ten challenging classics, including works by Conrad, Shakespeare, and Poe, she aims to engage her unique students in deep discussions about morality, identity, and the human condition. This experience not only enriches the convicts' perspectives but also profoundly impacts Brottman, revealing the redemptive potential of storytelling in unexpected places.
Great Grisby, The
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Exploring the multifaceted role of dogs, this charming bestiary delves into their significance across literature, folklore, and real life. Through the lens of a scholar, psychoanalyst, and cultural critic, the book highlights how dogs influence human culture and relationships, blending insightful analysis with engaging anecdotes. It offers a unique perspective on the bond between humans and dogs, revealing their impact on society and individual lives.