The most enchanting ornament of all the Freudian biographical literature.

Ernest Jones

A classic of American literature, now with a new introduction by iconic author and psychotherapist Adam Phillips.

Tribute to Freud

Fiction by Hilda Doolittle (H.D.)

With a contribution by Adam Phillips

“My bat-like thought-wings would beat painfully in that sudden searchlight,” H.D. writes in Tribute to Freud, her moving memoir. Compelled by historical as well as personal crises, H.D. underwent therapy with Freud during 1933-34, as the streets of Vienna were littered with tokens dropped like confetti on the city stating “Hitler gives work,” “Hitler gives bread.” Having endured World War I, she was now gathering her resources to face the cataclysm she knew was approaching. The first part of the book, “Writing on the Wall,” was composed some ten years after H.D.’s stay in Vienna; the second part, “Advent,” is a journal she kept during her analysis. Revealed here in the poet’s crystal shard-like words and in Freud’s own letters (which comprise an appendix) is a remarkably tender and human portrait of the legendary Doctor in the twilight of his life. Time doubles back on itself, mingling past, present, and future in a visionary weave of dream, memory, and reflections.

Paperback(published Jun, 12 2012)

ISBN
9780811220040
Price US
16.95
Price CN
17
Page Count
224

Ebook(published Jun, 12 2012)

ISBN
9780811220200
Price US
15.95

Paperback(published Aug, 01 1984)

ISBN
9780811208970
Price US
13.95
Price CN
17
Portrait of Hilda Doolittle (H.D.)

Hilda Doolittle (H.D.)

20th century American poet

The most enchanting ornament of all the Freudian biographical literature.

Ernest Jones

A warm and revealing portrait of H.D.’s mentor and friend.

Philadelphia Inquirer

…Surely the most delightful and precious appreciation of Freud’s personality that is ever likely to be written. Only a fine creative artist could have written it…. It will live as the most enchanting ornament of all the Freudian biographical literature.

Ernest Jones