First published 2023
Carl Gustav Jung opens his heart in previously unpublished correspondence with Hedy Wyss, an artist who became both his patient and confidante. Over twenty years, Jung writes spontaneously about his physical ailments, including heart problems and rheumatism, while wrestling with the boundaries between analytical relationships and genuine affection. These letters span the period when Jung produced his most significant works, culminating with Mysterium Coniunctionis. Wyss preserves her own memories of their encounters in a private manuscript, referring to Jung as "C.G." or the "Old Sage." The correspondence reveals Jung's internal conflicts as he balances professional integrity with human connection. Andreas Schweizer provides extensive commentary to illuminate the hidden connections between Jung's personal struggles and his evolving theories. The letters capture Jung's unguarded moments, showing a brilliant mind grappling with vulnerability, illness, and the complexities of therapeutic relationships.
Genres: biography, psychology, 20th-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: vulnerability
Period: 20th-century
230 pages · Hardcover · Daimon Verlag