Close to darkness – the history of a collapse

Authors

  • Edna Pereira Vilete

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59539/2175-2834-v6n1-788

Keywords:

regression; self-annihilation; holding; integration.

Abstract

The author studies the testimony of William Styron in his book Darkness Visible. The crisis endured by the writer, is interpreted as a regressive phenomenon, with intense annihilation anxiety which leads him to the brink of suicide. His recuperation is understood as being made possible by the holding experienced through hospital internment.

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Published

2024-05-17 — Updated on 2004-10-02

How to Cite

Vilete, E. P. (2004). Close to darkness – the history of a collapse. Human Nature - International Philosophy and Psychology Review, 6(1), 103–113. https://doi.org/10.59539/2175-2834-v6n1-788

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2004): Natureza Humana

Section

Estudo de caso