Death and the Mother from Dickens to Freud

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The book delves into the concept of the idealized dead mother as portrayed in Victorian literature and analyzed through Freudian psychoanalysis. It examines how this figure influences characters and narratives, shaping themes of loss, memory, and identity. By intertwining literary analysis with psychological theory, it offers insights into the cultural and emotional significance of maternal absence during the Victorian era.