Masochism And How It Manifests Itself : A Study Of Sacher-Masoch, Known As The Great Abnormal, Who Gave His Name To A Strange Form Of Behavior, Its Prevalence And Psychology (Paperback)

""Masochism and How It Manifests Itself"" is a comprehensive study by Joseph McCabe on the life and work of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the Austrian writer who gave his name to the term ""masochism."" The book explores the prevalence and psychology of this strange form of behavior, which involves deriving pleasure from pain or humiliation. McCabe delves into Sacher-Masoch's personal life, examining how his childhood experiences and relationships influenced his writing and his fascination with masochistic themes. The book also looks at the cultural and historical context in which Sacher-Masoch lived, including the rise of psychoanalysis and the changing attitudes towards sexuality in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, ""Masochism and How It Manifests Itself"" offers a fascinating insight into one of the most intriguing and controversial aspects of human behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.