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Discover the profound insights of Clare Shaw's 'Towards a General Theory of Love.' This BRAND NEW trade paperback, published by Bloodaxe in 2022, explores the intricate relationship between poetry and psychology, revealing how both disciplines illuminate our understanding of love and emotional connection. Drawing inspiration from Harry Harlow's groundbreaking experiments with baby monkeys, Shaw delves into attachment theory, exploring themes of care, contact, and the paradox of love and absence. The poignant poems in this collection weave together personal experiences of attraction, grief, and desire, ultimately showcasing the complexity of human emotions. Meet the character of Monkey, who embodies the journey from trauma to self-discovery, guiding readers to form their own understanding of love. Perfect for anyone interested in poetry, psychology, and the human experience, 'Towards a General Theory of Love' is a must-read for those seeking deeper emotional truths. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, note that it cannot be cancelled, ensuring you secure this impactful addition to your literary collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780376042
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloodaxe
Description:
Clare Shaw’s fourth collection Towards a General Theory of Love shows that poetry can say as much as about who we are – and especially how we feel – as psychology. They also feed each other.
Harry Harlow’s famous experiments on baby monkeys changed the course of psychology. They proved that we need care, contact and love – and they inflicted profound and lasting suffering on their subjects. Clare Shaw’s poems in Towards a General Theory of Love are driven by the same furious need to understand the experience of love and its absence. Harlow’s findings, attachment theory, mythology and art are set alongside stories of attraction, grief and desire. The book is inhabited by the character of Monkey, who shows by example how early attachments and trauma may shape us, but how ultimately the individual – like the reader – will come to realise her, his or their own general theory and practice of love.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780376042
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloodaxe
Description:
Clare Shaw’s fourth collection Towards a General Theory of Love shows that poetry can say as much as about who we are – and especially how we feel – as psychology. They also feed each other.
Harry Harlow’s famous experiments on baby monkeys changed the course of psychology. They proved that we need care, contact and love – and they inflicted profound and lasting suffering on their subjects. Clare Shaw’s poems in Towards a General Theory of Love are driven by the same furious need to understand the experience of love and its absence. Harlow’s findings, attachment theory, mythology and art are set alongside stories of attraction, grief and desire. The book is inhabited by the character of Monkey, who shows by example how early attachments and trauma may shape us, but how ultimately the individual – like the reader – will come to realise her, his or their own general theory and practice of love.