In another bit of kismet, as we get ready to discuss Freud in the context of a new unit on the psyche and affect in literary study, the New York Times has a piece on renewed interest in Freudian models for psychotherapy and in the culture more broadly:

Not Your Daddy’s Freud

The Great Read A new generation of analysts and patients are embracing the father of psychoanalysis – in magazines and memes and many hours on the couch. Credit… Elizabeth Renstrom for The New York Times Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.

 

Also, I’m officially reminding you that a) reading the NYT regularly is basic “equipment for living” for an educated citizenry and b) you all have free digital access from the Library (works for computers, iOS, and Android devices).