{"product_id":"9780141187433","title":"The Penguin Freud Reader","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-fiction collection distills Freud’s essential ideas for curious readers and students exploring the foundations of psychoanalytic theory. It presents core concepts such as the Id, Ego, and Superego; the Death Drive and the Pleasures Principle; alongside classic case material like the Wolf Man. The selections are curated to illuminate Freud’s ambitious, varied thought and to show how psychoanalysis is also a way of reading the mind—a method for naming desires that often go unspoken. The tone is thoughtful and engaging, helping readers connect theory to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is presented as a carefully arranged sequence of excerpts with framing that invites interpretation. It blends accessible prose with scholarly clarity, making complex ideas approachable without sacrificing nuance. Readers move through concise selections, contextual notes, and prompts that invite reflection, comparison to personal experience, and discussion with others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcepts covered include the structure of the psyche, instinct and motivation, development, defense mechanisms, and the practice of interpretation. The approach makes learning feel active and meaningful, with opportunities to apply ideas to literature, art, and real-world behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey concepts explained\u003c\/strong\u003e — Id, Ego, Superego, Death Drive, Pleasures Principle, and related ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic case material\u003c\/strong\u003e — engaging discussions of landmark patients, including the Wolf Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading-focused presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — selections framed as interpretive readings with concise notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible yet rigorous\u003c\/strong\u003e — clear explanations alongside scholarly nuance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e — prompts for reflection, journaling, and discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a solid foundation in Freudian theory, sharpened critical-reading skills, and a new lens for understanding behavior, culture, and creative works. It leaves the reader more curious, confident discussing difficult ideas, and appreciative of how historical psychoanalysis informs contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540408021209,"sku":"9780141187433","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81Y5AbNmuHL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776686448","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141187433","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}