The relationship between literature and psychology has always been as productive as it has been intimate. Find out some curious psychological facts about certain books and stand-out title, and which authors you should consider reading to gain more wisdom and well-being.
The myth of Eros and Psyche is about one of the three daughters of a king. According to the story, she wasn’t only the fairest woman in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), but also the most beautiful one in the world. In…
Aeschylus’ great sayings lead us to a tragic world in which fate always seems to find a way of trapping you. Recognized as one of the great Greek tragedians, along with Sophocles and Euripides, Aeschylus’ vision of fictional life is…
A study by the American Psychiatric Association in 2017 indicated that reading Harry Potter boosts a person’s emotional intelligence. Specifically, because it opens your mind as it decreases any prejudices you might have towards minorities. Another study that was published…
La Celestina is a literary work surrounded by questions and this is why it’s so interesting, especially when it comes to its characters. Calisto and Melibea are obviously the most important ones in the story. However, all of them represent…
George Orwell was a British novelist, essayist, and journalist whose novels Animal Farm and 1984 made him a household name. His work, based on his personal experiences, is divided into three very different categories. First, his works against British imperialism.…
It’s not always easy to value other people’s opinions. This is because, when they’re completely different from our own, we usually prioritize our own way of seeing things. This can cause us to become uncompromising people and to refuse to…
Known for his great literary works that shaped modern fantasy, Tolkien’s life could have made for a great read. In fact, some of his most notable poems were inspired by his relationship with his future wife. J.R.R. Tolkien was marked…
Self-punishment is a reality for many people. This is why the “Dobby effect” has become so popular. If you’re familiar with the Harry Potter books, then the name Dobby will be familiar to you. Dobby is a domestic elf who’s…
Which do you think makes you happier: time or money? Author Marc Levy, in his novel, If Only It Were True, answers that question in a curious way. In the book, the author proposes a curious thought experiment. Imagine that…
In this article, we share three short legends for children. They give us a wonderful opportunity to talk to our kids about the values which deserve to be at the center of their lives. Legends are often a great source…
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the greatest literary geniuses the world over. There are many legends about his unusual life that sometimes overshadow the value of his writing. Poe was an extraordinary storyteller, gifted with infinite creativity. The world…
Paul Éluard is one of the most important poets of the Surrealist movement. He had a strong literary presence, knew how to express himself, and his sentimentalism made him one of the best universally-known poets. He wrote about love, freedom,…
Julio Cortázar was an amazing storyteller. He fascinated us with Hopscotch and showed us that everyday life can also be special and unpredictable. Few Latin American authors have made as much of an impact as he did. His legacy will continue to live…
Stephen King is one of the most important authors of our time. This American author knows how to capture the public’s imagination. Many of his works have film and TV adaptations. For these and other reasons, many people consider Stephen…
Juan Rulfo was an important and powerful writer that gave rural Mexicans a universal voice. Despite not winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, he shared many great works. Namely, the novel Pedro Paramo and the storybook The Burning Plain and Other…
Jungian archetypes describe the personalities of our collective unconscious. Few authors have offered such a novel perspective of the unconscious, where one can transcend the physiological and the pathological in order to reveal the existence of certain inherited models. Or…
Risk is the magnitude of potential dangers associated with a specific situation. In other words, whatever harmful thing could happen. Understanding risk can help you avoid it, or at the very least be prepared when the time comes. Following this…
The heroine’s journey, like any archetypical hero’s journey, is a process of individuation. The traveler sets off on an adventure out of her ordinary world to face enemies and dragons. The hero overcomes obstacles with the help of a mentor…
Robert Louis Stevenson always believed that humans had a good and evil side. In other words, that good and evil exist in every single human being. According to him, both versions live inside of us, only that the evil one…
One of Gaston Bachelard’s most memorable books is The Poetics of Space, in which he analyzes the spaces of a house in a particularly striking way. Very few remarkable intellectuals have delved into the spaces of a house. Bachelard turned…