Freud's Mistress
Autor Karen Macken Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 iun 2014 – vârsta de la 18 ani
In fin-de-siecle Vienna, it was not easy for a woman to find fulfillment both intellectually and sexually.
But many believe that Minna Bernays was able to find both with one man her brother-in-law, Sigmund Freud.
At once a portrait of two sisters the rebellious, independent Minna and her inhibited sister, Martha and of the compelling and controversial doctor who would be revered as one of the twentieth century s greatest thinkers, Freud s Mistress is a novel rich with passion and historical detail and a portrait of forbidden desire with] a thought-provoking central question: How far are you willing to go to be happy? *
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 0425270025
Pagini: 372
Dimensiuni: 137 x 208 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Descriere
"A thrilling story of seduction, betrayal, and loss, "Freud's Mistress "will titillate fans of "Memoirs of a Geisha" and "The Other Boleyn Girl.""--"Booklist"
In fin-de-siecle Vienna, it was not easy for a woman to find fulfillment both intellectually and sexually.
But many believe that Minna Bernays was able to find both with one man--her brother-in-law, Sigmund Freud.
At once a portrait of two sisters--the rebellious, independent Minna and her inhibited sister, Martha--and of the compelling and controversial doctor who would be revered as one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkers, Freud's Mistress is a novel rich with passion and historical detail and "a portrait of forbidden desire [with] a thought-provoking central question: How far are you willing to go to be happy?"*
Recenzii
"If you liked "Loving Frank" and "The Paris Wife", you'll love "Freud's Mistress"."--Katie Couric
"It's a fascinating story told in an utterly compelling fashion. . . . A wonderful, engaging, and bittersweet novel. I absolutely loved it."--Garth Stein, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Art of Racing in the Rain"
"Delicious . . . Will enthrall readers."--"People" (4 stars)
"Absorbing and provocative . . . A great read . . . I've been recommending it to friends."--Erica Jong, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author
"Book groups looking for a great selection? Look no more! This is Sigmund Freud like we've never known him. Insecure, passionate, even sexy. Who knew?"--Esmeralda Santiago, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Conquistadora"
"It is almost impossible to pass up a novel inspired by Sigmund Freud's rumored affair with his sister-in-law. This is a story that will appeal to the Pleasure Principle of many a reader."--Whitney Otto, author of "Eight Girls Taking Pictures "and "How to Make an American Quilt"
"A compelling story . . . Vividly creates not just the world in which Freud and Minna and Martha lived, but the inner life and emotions of Minna as well."--"Orange County Register"
"An intriguing, illuminating, and wholly engrossing account of the affair between Sigmund Freud and his headstrong, intelligent sister-in-law, Minna Bernays. Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman render fin-de-siecle Vienna and the Freud household so vividly one can almost smell the coal fires and cigar smoke."--Jennifer Chiaverini, author of "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker"
"What a wow of a novel . . . Irresistible."--Liz Smith
Notă biografică
Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman are the authors of two bestselling novels, "Literacy and Longing in L.A." and "A Version of the Truth." They both reside in Los Angeles.