Ecrits: A Selection

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A major new translation of one of the most influential psychoanalytic works of modern times. Brilliant and innovative Jacques Lacans work has had a tremendous influence on contemporary discourse. Lacan lies at the epicenter of contemporary discourses about otherness subjectivity sexual difference the drives the law and enjoyment. Yet his seemingly impenetrable writing style has kept many readers from venturing beyond page one. This new translation of selected writings from his most famous work offers welcome access to nine of his most significant contributions to psychoanalytic theory and technique spanning thirty years of his inimitable intellectual career. Beginning with the formation of the ego in the mirror stage these texts study the varied roles of meaning speech writing aggression transference and desire in our lives.