From Library Journal
Author and Jungian analyst Woodman explores archetypal images in the life and love poetry of Emily Dickinson in an original and timely study of feminine psychology, sexuality, creativity, and spirituality. In a jargon-free presentation of complex issues and concepts, Woodman analyzes how women like Dickinson can fall prey to the demon lover, also called the compulsive or codependent relationship. Dickinson was intense in her passion, love, and yearning for spiritual connection but was confined by a father complex, God projections, and the lack of feminine principle. She suffered grief and rage at the hands of unrequited love. Only when she came to understand the roots of the demon lover complex was she able to transform destructive energy into creative genius and discover her beloved. Dickinson probably would have appreciated Woodman's riveting reading of her poems. For upper undergraduate and graduate level collections.
- Barbara J. Vaughan, State Univ. Coll. at Buffalo Lib., N.Y.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Marion Woodman interlaces biographical insights, archetypal commentary and Dickinson's poetry to introduce us to the Socratic concept of the "daemon" - a guide and transformative spirit from the other side of consciousness.
