Melville, Shame, and the Evil Eye: A Psychoanalytic Reading

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Focusing on the psychodynamic role of shame, this study provides an in-depth analysis of Melville's major works, including Moby-Dick, Pierre, and "Billy Budd." It employs a robust analytic framework influenced by prominent theorists like Heinz Kohut and Donald Nathanson, offering a concrete alternative to the prevalent abstract poststructuralist psychoanalytic models. Through detailed readings, the book explores how shame shapes character dynamics and narrative structure in Melville's literature.