Powers Of Horror by Julia Kristeva
An Essay on Abjection
This seminal work delves into the concept of "abjection," exploring the visceral reaction of horror and disgust that arises when confronting the boundaries of self and other. Through a psychoanalytic lens, it examines how abjection is central to the formation of identity, as individuals navigate the tension between the familiar and the foreign, the clean and the unclean. The text traverses literature, religion, and psychoanalysis, offering a profound insight into the human psyche's struggle with the taboo and the repulsive, ultimately revealing how these experiences shape cultural and personal identity.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
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