The Knotted Subject Hysteria and Its Discontents

In light of resurgent interest in hysteria, leading feminist scholar Elisabeth Bronfen reinvestigates medical writings and cultural performance to reveal the continued relevance of a disorder widely thought to be a romantic formulation of the past. Tracing the subject from the 1800s to the present, Bronfen's insights are sure to interest a wide range of readers. 20 photos. 5 line illustrations.