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Experiencing language: some thoughts on poetry and psychoanalysis

A A Jones

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |December 31, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores the parallels between poetry and psychoanalysis, revealing how the music of language, including rhythm and sound, impacts both artistic creation and therapeutic listening.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psycholinguistics
    • Literary Criticism
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • The author draws on her dual expertise as a poet and psychoanalyst.
    • Explores the intersection of language, sound, and emotional impact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the listening and writing processes in poetry and psychoanalysis.
    • To investigate how unspoken elements in language affect both poets and analysts.
    • To understand the impact of linguistic "music" on human perception.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of psychoanalytic listening and poetic composition.
    • Examination of poems by James Merrill, Philip Larkin, and Theodore Roethke.
    • Focus on the role of rhythm, meter, and word sounds in conveying meaning beyond logic.

    Main Results:

    • Both poetry and psychoanalysis utilize the "music of language" to communicate.
    • Sound and imagery in language can bypass rational thought to evoke emotional responses.
    • The way poems affect readers offers insights into how words function in psychoanalytic sessions.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the profound connection between the aesthetic use of language and its therapeutic potential.
    • Understanding poetic techniques can enhance psychoanalytic practice by illuminating non-verbal communication.
    • The "unsaid" in language, particularly its sonic qualities, is crucial in both creative expression and psychological interpretation.

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