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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The Art Of Seeing This study attempts to gain information concerning the receptive, as opposed to the creative, aesthetic experience by talking to museum professionals who spend their working lives identifying, appraising, and explicating works of art. The study is based on an underlying assumption that rules and practices for looking at art exist and must be mastered if success is to ensue. The anthropological research approach uses semi-structured interviews and subjects the responses to systematic analysis.
Robert Greene
The 48 Laws of Power A pragmatic and controversial guide to understanding the dynamics of power and strategy.
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Crime and Punishment A deep dive into the psychology of a man who tests moral boundaries, exploring themes of guilt, madness, and redemption.
Franz Kafka
The Metamorphosis A profound and absurd novella on alienation, bureaucracy, and the human condition.
John Milton
Paradise Lost An epic poem that redefined the narrative of the Fall, exploring free will, pride, and rebellion.
Carl G. Jung
Man and His Symbols Jung's own introduction to his theories on the unconscious, archetypes, and the meaning of dreams.
Neville Goddard
The Law and the Promise A foundational text on the power of imagination and the belief that consciousness is the only reality.
T. D. Ramakrishnan
Francis Ittikora A labyrinthine Malayalam novel weaving together history, mathematics, secret societies, and mystery.
Arthur Janov
The Primal Wound The influential exploration of how repressed, early-life pain shapes adult neurosis and behavior.