Strangers to Ourselves
Strangers to Ourselves
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994
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Book • Nonfiction
France • 1990s
1994
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Strangers to Ourselves, Julia Kristeva explores the concept of foreignness within individuals and societies, examining how people confront their own alienation and the presence of 'the other.' Through psychoanalytic theory and philosophical inquiry, Kristeva delves into the dynamics of identity, belonging, and the coexistence of diverse cultural elements in human experiences.
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Mysterious
Emotional
Challenging
Informative
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Strangers to Ourselves by Julia Kristeva explores the concept of foreignness and identity. Critics praise Kristeva's profound psychoanalytic insights and philosophical depth, while some note the dense, complex prose as challenging. The book is lauded for its intellectual richness but may be inaccessible to those unfamiliar with theoretical texts.
Who Should Read Strangers to Ourselves?
Readers who enjoy exploring themes of identity, psychoanalysis, and the concept of the foreigner would appreciate Julia Kristeva's Strangers to Ourselves. Fans of Sigmund Freud's Civilization and Its Discontents or Edward Said's Orientalism may find the book equally compelling for its introspective and thought-provoking narrative.
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Book • Nonfiction
France • 1990s
1994
Adult
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