As teenagers, she and her elder sister lived in zurich in order to attend a gymnasium high school there that specialized in languages and literature. In puer aeternus, she analyzes stories written by boyeternals, translating the symbolism of the story into convincing analysis of the authors unhealthy, infantile condition. During the class time i will try to present as much of the book as possible, but not infrequently her references elude me too. More recently, in her study of mythic patterns in novels authored by women, pratt writes of the female imaginationwhich is not escapist but. Jung institute, zurich, during the winter semester, 19591960. Puer aeternus or peter pan syndrone iiteeeestudents.
Pdf version of problem of the puer aeternus by marie. Influencing both men and women, this classic study was originally a series of lectures at the zrich jung institute. A psychological study of the adult struggle with the paradise. Whereas oedipal narcissism is the specialty of freudians the puer aeternus is the specialty of jungians. For the time being one is doing this or that, but whether it is a woman or a job. And the puer aeternus or puella generally has the charm, enthusiasm and exuberance of youth, often creative and inclined to spiritual values.
I didnt meet her in person until 1976, but already in 1970 her landmark book published by spring publications, the problem of the puer aeternus a jungian interpretation of the little prince by antoine st. Exupery, had opened my eyes to my personal psychology. But i feel that it is a very worthwhile effort to read and study it. An introduction to the symbolism and the psychology. These are the men who remain adolescent well into their adult years, generally full of life. Im eternally grateful to her for the simple style and for the. Read for what you can understand and dont worry about what you cant. You get a more effective demonstration of the method of jungian analysis and motif amplification in the web page. Theirs is a psychological consideration of the grail legend based on meticulous research with countless multilayered. Puer aeternus is latin for eternal boy, used in mythology to designate a childgod who is forever young. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. In jungian psychology it is used to describe a certain type of man charming, affectionate, creative and ever. The puer typically leads a provisional life, due to the fear of being caught in a situation from which it might not be possible to escape.
An introduction to the symbolism and the psychology animus and anima in fairy tale archetypal dimensions of the psyche archetypal patterns in fairy continue reading. Precisely because the puer entertains false pretensions, he becomes collectivized from within, with the result. A psychological study of the adult struggle with the paradise of childhood santa monica. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The puer is defined in mythology as the divine child, who represents. He covets independence and freedom, chafes at boundaries. After world war i, the family moved to switzerland. Puer aeternus religionwiki fandom powered by wikia. Mcpherson sacred prostitute 32 nancy quallscorbett sacred psyche 108 edward f. Maurice nicoll referred to the puer as the intermediary, the child who links us to the eternal.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. As an archetype the puer aeternus is something valuable and wonderful, although identification leads to tragic consequences. The problem of the puer aeternus studies in jungian. In jungian psychology it is used to describe a certain type of man charming, affectionate, creative and ever in pursuit of his dreams. Redemption motifs in fairy tales on divination and synchronicity. Pdf the puer aeternus underminer of civilization mats winther. Everybody will certainly still touch as well as us their gadget. Conheceu jung em 1933, e permaneceu em contato com ele ate sua morte, em 1961. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This months missal examines the archetype of the puer aeternus, or eternal boy. Introduction to the puerpuella archetype suny press.
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