Puer Aeternus: A Psychological Study of the Adult Struggle With the Paradise of Childhood by Marie-Louise von Franz

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The Latin term puer aeternus means eternal youth. In Jungian terms it is used to describe a certain type of man - charming, affectionate, creative and ever in pursuit of his dreams. Based on a series of lectures, this guide provides an explanation of this concept.

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Marie-Louise von Franz

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Marie-Louise von Franz worked closely with C.G. Jung from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, she has lectured and published widely on various aspects of analytical psychology.

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Original title: The Problem of the Puer Aeternus
Alternate titles: Puer Aeternus: A Psychological Study of the Adult Struggle with the Paradise of Childhood
Original publication date: 1970
People/Characters: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Original language: English

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Genres: Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 155.2 — Philosophy and Psychology Psychology Differential and developmental psychology Individual Psychology
LCC: BF698 .F7155 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Psychology Personality

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