Playing with desire
Book Description
In this thought-provoking exploration of human desire, Frederic B. Tromly unveils a profound psychological framework that challenges conventional understanding of longing and aspiration. Rather than viewing desire as a noble force driving us toward transcendence, this scholarly work presents a more complex reality where our deepest yearnings often emerge from calculated manipulation and unfulfilled promises.
Drawing from the ancient myth of Tantalus, who was eternally tormented by desires that remained just beyond his reach, Tromly reveals how our most intense longings can become sources of profound powerlessness rather than strength. This perspective shifts our understanding from the soaring heights of ambition to the shadowy depths of psychological entanglement.
The author demonstrates how the very mechanisms that create desire in human relationships mirror the ways we become captivated and ultimately frustrated by external influences. Through careful analysis of dramatic works, Tromly exposes the intricate dance between those who manipulate desire and those who fall under its spell.
For readers seeking deeper self-awareness, this work offers valuable insights into the psychological patterns that govern our emotional responses. By understanding how desire operates as both a creative and destructive force, we can begin to recognize these dynamics in our own lives and relationships, potentially freeing ourselves from cycles of unfulfilled longing.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 238 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Play in literature
- ✓ Explore Knowledge
- ✓ Explore Desire in literature
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore Psychological aspects of Drama
- ✓ Explore Psychological aspects
- ✓ Explore Sadism in literature
- ✓ Explore Mythology in literature
