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Bowen, Eleanor (2023) The Hysteric: Outline of a Figure. Gender, Bodies and Transformation . Routledge. ISBN 978-0-367-55201-5
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| Creators: | Bowen, Eleanor | ||||||||||
| Description: | Examining historical, clinical, and artistic material, in both written and visual form, this book traces the figure of the contemporary hysteric as she rebels against the impossible demands made upon her. Exploring five traits that commonly characterise the hysteric as an archetype – a complex body, mimetic abilities, a shroud of mystery, a propensity to disappear, and a particular relationship to voice – the authors shed light on what it means to be hysterical, as a form of rebellion and resistance. This is reading of potential interest to scholars of sociology, gender, cultural and visual studies, identity, creative practice, psychoanalysis and the characterisation of mental illness. |
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| Official Website: | https://www.routledge.com/The-Hysteric-Outline-of-a-Figure/Bowen-Gonzalez/p/book/9780367552022 | ||||||||||
| Additional Information (Publicly available): | 2025 Freud's 4pm Session, Freud Museum London (April 3, 2025) https://www.freud.org.uk/event/freuds-4pm-session-the-hysteric/ - co-devised and performed text with Dr Laura González, 'The Hysteric: Outline of a Figure' during exhibition ‘Women & Freud: Patients, Pioneers, Artists’ (30 Oct 2024-05 May 2025) 2025 The Idler Festival, London (July 11 2025) https://www.idler.co.uk/article/idler-festival-2025-timetables/ - co-devised and performed text with Dr Laura González, 'The Hysteric: Outline of a Figure' 2014 Co-devised and performed text, with Dr Laura González, ‘Reading Hysteria: Between Laughter and Crying’, Acts Re-Acts, Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London |
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| Keywords/subjects not otherwise listed: | Creative Research, Archives | ||||||||||
| Publisher/Broadcaster/Company: | Routledge | ||||||||||
| Your affiliations with UAL: | Colleges > Camberwell College of Arts Colleges > Chelsea College of Arts Colleges > London College of Communication Colleges > Wimbledon College of Arts |
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| Date: | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Related Websites: | https://eleanorbowen.academia.edu/research#videos, https://eleanorbowen.co.uk/art, https://www.lauragonzalez.co.uk/art/ | ||||||||||
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| Related Publications: | 2026 Dr Eleanor Bowen and Dr Laura González, ‘Repli, we fold’, Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices Special Issue 18.2: 'Somatic Intersections: Collision, Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Exchange', 2020 Dr Eleanor Bowen and Dr Laura González, ‘Blueprint for a Ghost’ in Maternal in creative work: Intergenerational discussions on motherhood and art, London/NY: Routledge, 2013 Dr Eleanor Bowen and Dr Laura González, ‘The Hysteric as Mad: Unfolding an Exquisite Corpse’, in ‘Beyond these Walls: Confronting Madness in Society, Literature and Art’ [ebook], edited by Helen Goodman, Bernadette V. Russo and Joana Zózimo, Oxford, | ||||||||||
| Date Deposited: | 13 May 2026 12:46 | ||||||||||
| Last Modified: | 13 May 2026 12:46 | ||||||||||
| Item ID: | 26517 | ||||||||||
| URI: | https://ualresearchonline.arts.ac.uk/id/eprint/26517 | ||||||||||
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