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A Little Book on the Human Shadow - Paperback

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by Robert Bly (Author)

Robert Bly, renowned poet and author of the ground-breaking bestseller Iron John, mingles essay and verse in this profound work of mythology and Jungian psychology to explore the Shadow--the dark side of the human personality--and the importance of this inner work in confronting it.

What happens when we ignore the parts of ourselves we've locked away?

  • The Long Bag We Drag Behind Us: Discover Bly's famous metaphor for the repressed parts of our personality and why retrieving them is the key to a full life.
  • Eating the Shadow: Learn the practical, transformative process of reclaiming lost energy by integrating the unconscious--what Bly calls 'eating the shadow.'
  • Projection and Perception: Understand how we project our own darkness onto others, from personal relationships to national politics, and how to take that power back.
  • Mythology as a Map: Explore timeless stories like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to see how ancient myths provide a guide for modern inner work.

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Robert Bly, renowned poet and author of the ground-breaking bestseller Iron John, mingles essay and verse to explore the Shadow -- the dark side of the human personality -- and the importance of confronting it.

Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.27 x 8.02 x 5.35 IN
Publication Date: June 22, 1988

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