Literature and Psychology

Writing, Trauma and the Self

Edited By: Önder Çakırtaş

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This study explores how psychological messages are portrayed and interpreted in writing. It analyzes the interaction between text and reader, with emphasis on emotion, identity, and trauma, offering an in-depth look at psychology and literature.

This volume provides a thorough study of how psychological messages are portrayed and interpreted via the written word. It explores the interactions between text and…

This volume provides a thorough study of how psychological messages are portrayed and interpreted via the written word. It explores the interactions between text and reader, as well as affiliations within the text, with particular emphasis on emotion and affect. Featuring relevant coverage on topics such as literary production, psychology in literature, identity/self and the other, and trauma studies, the book offers an in-depth analysis that is suitable for academicians, students, professionals, and researchers interested in discovering more about the relationship between psychology and literature.

Önder Çakırtaş is currently Visiting Scholar in the Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies Department of Roehampton University, UK. His research areas include political and psychological literature. He specializes in contemporary British political theatre.