Exorzismus und Psychoanalyse
Demonology and therapy

“Exorcism and Psychoanalysis” is the title of a book by Hugo Ball that was planned but never realized. Ball, with his partner Emmy Hennings, was one of the founding figures of Dadaism in Zurich after abandoning his studies of philosophy and working in theater. However, they soon abandoned Dadaism and pursued a religious way of life until Ball’s early death.

Sketches, dispositions, and notations for the book project from Ball’s bequeathed papers have been made available for the first time in transcribed and edited facsimile form. Ball was convinced that psychoanalysis needed to be expanded to encompass exorcistic knowledge. His goal was to critically contrast modern forms of therapy with historical practices of exorcism. Ball’s notes provide insight into his obsessive preoccupation with demonology and the devil.

  • Offers insight into an unrealized book project by Hugo Ball (1886–1927), author and founding figure of Dadaism
  • Published from his bequest
  • With vocabulary lists, names, terms, and terminologies – a lexicographical litany of Satan
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    Exorzismus und Psychoanalyse
    Demonology and therapy

    “Exorcism and Psychoanalysis” is the title of a book by Hugo Ball that was planned but never realized. Ball, with his partner Emmy Hennings, was one of the founding figures of Dadaism in Zurich after abandoning his studies of philosophy and working in theater. However, they soon abandoned Dadaism and pursued a religious way of life until Ball’s early death.

    Sketches, dispositions, and notations for the book project from Ball’s bequeathed papers have been made available for the first time in transcribed and edited facsimile form. Ball was convinced that psychoanalysis needed to be expanded to encompass exorcistic knowledge. His goal was to critically contrast modern forms of therapy with historical practices of exorcism. Ball’s notes provide insight into his obsessive preoccupation with demonology and the devil.

  • Offers insight into an unrealized book project by Hugo Ball (1886–1927), author and founding figure of Dadaism
  • Published from his bequest
  • With vocabulary lists, names, terms, and terminologies – a lexicographical litany of Satan
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    Demonology and therapy

    “Exorcism and Psychoanalysis” is the title of a book by Hugo Ball that was planned but never realized. Ball, with his partner Emmy Hennings, was one of the founding figures of Dadaism in Zurich after abandoning his studies of philosophy and working in theater. However, they soon abandoned Dadaism and pursued a religious way of life until Ball’s early death.

    Sketches, dispositions, and notations for the book project from Ball’s bequeathed papers have been made available for the first time in transcribed and edited facsimile form. Ball was convinced that psychoanalysis needed to be expanded to encompass exorcistic knowledge. His goal was to critically contrast modern forms of therapy with historical practices of exorcism. Ball’s notes provide insight into his obsessive preoccupation with demonology and the devil.

  • Offers insight into an unrealized book project by Hugo Ball (1886–1927), author and founding figure of Dadaism
  • Published from his bequest
  • With vocabulary lists, names, terms, and terminologies – a lexicographical litany of Satan

  • Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9783110791686
    Publisher: De Gruyter
    Publication date: 02/11/2025
    Series: Edition Voldemeer
    Pages: 48
    Product dimensions: 8.66(w) x 11.02(h) x (d)
    Language: German
    Age Range: 18 Years

    About the Author

    Hugo Ball (1886–1927), Autor, Dadaist, Studien zur Kirchen- und Heiligengeschichte

    Magnus Wieland, Schweizerisches Literaturarchiv, Bern


    Hugo Ball (1886–1927), author, Dadaist, studies on the history of Christian church/saints

    Magnus Wieland, Swiss Literary Archive, Bern

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