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Being a Character: Psychoanalysis and Self Experience
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Based on the metadata we have, Being a Character: Psychoanalysis and Self Experience by Christopher Bollas looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2003 • Brunner-Routledge • 294 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.
Edition on file: 2003 • Brunner-Routledge • 294 pages • ISBN 9780415088152.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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