Formalism and the Freudian Aesthetic

The study explores the dual re-evaluation of formalism and psychology in 20th-century literary theory through the lens of Charles Mauron's career. It examines his unique position within both French and English critical contexts, highlighting how his work reflects the era's diverse critical trends. Additionally, it addresses the tension in Mauron's writing between objectivity and subjectivity, situating his contributions within the ongoing debate about the nature of literary criticism as either a scientific endeavor or a deeply humanistic pursuit.