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The Sorrows of an American

Siri Hustvedt
eng. The Sorrows of an American · 2008
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Exploration of human memory and its impact on personality and perception of reality.
  • The theme of loss and grief, both personal and collective, and ways to overcome them.
  • The psychological depth and complexity of family relationships, especially between generations.
  • The influence of the past on the present and future, and the quest for truth in family history.
  • The role of art and literature in understanding and interpreting human experience.
  • A psychoanalytic exploration of the inner world of a person and their emotional experiences.
The Sorrows of an American
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Date of publication: 19 February 2025
Updated: 2 March 2025
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Siri Hustvedt
Original title: eng. The Sorrows of an American · 2008
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