Havelock Ellis

Impressions and Comments (eBook, ePUB)

Insights into society, culture, and human behavior: Essays from a pioneering thinker

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Impressions and Comments," Havelock Ellis presents a rich tapestry of essays that delve into the complexities of human sexuality, psychology, and cultural critique. Ellis employs a reflective and analytical literary style, drawing from personal insights and contemporary Victorian thought. Each essay serves as a lens through which readers can explore the intricacies of societal norms relating to sexuality and gender, positioning the work within the broader context of the late 19th-century dialogue on sexual liberation and individual identity, making it a poignant precursor to later psychoanalytic theories and feminist discourse. Havelock Ellis, an influential British physician and social reformer, was renowned for his progressive views on sexuality and the human experience. His extensive studies in psychology, combined with his personal advocacy for sexual freedom, infused his writing with both empathy and authority. Ellis's background in medical science and his enduring belief in the importance of psychological knowledge shaped the themes in "Impressions and Comments," illuminating the interplay between societal constraints and the search for personal authenticity. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of sociocultural norms, sexual health, and individual rights, as it offers profound insights that resonate with contemporary discussions surrounding sexuality and identity. Readers will find Ellis'Äôs arguments both thought-provoking and essential in understanding the historical context of sexual discourse.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 211
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664572073
• Artikelnr.: 58563061

Autorenporträt

Havelock Ellis Henry Havelock Ellis (2 February 1859 - 8 July 1939) was a British physician, eugenicist, author, liberal intellectual and social reformer who researched the sexuality of humans. He co-wrote the first medical textbook in English on homosexuality in 1897, and also produced books on a range of sexual practices and inclinations, as well as on transsexual psychology. He developed the theories of narcissism and autoeroticism, later accepted by psychoanalysis. Ellis was among the pioneering investigators of psychedelic drugs and the author of one of the earliest documented reports to the public of an experience with mescaline, which he conducted on himself in 1896. He encouraged genetics and served as one of the 16 vice-presidents of the Eugenics Association from 1909 to 1912. Ellis, who is son of Edward Peppen Ellis and Susannah Mary Wheatley, was raised in Croydon, England Surrey (now part of Greater London). His father was a sea captain and an Anglican, whereas his mom was the daughter of a sea captain who had numerous additional family who lived on or near the sea. When he was seven his father brought him on one of his journeys, during which they called at Sydney, Australia; Callao, Peru; and Antwerp, Belgium. After his return, Ellis attended the French and German College near Wimbledon, and thereafter attended a school in Mitcham.