Oedipal Hero: The Hidden Side of Glory

Oedipal Hero: The Hidden Side of Glory explores a specific psychological pathology rooted in unresolved Oedipus Complex and Narcissism, which the author terms the ‘Oedipal Hero.’ The book examines how societal and cultural developments, beginning with the Industrial Revolution, have contributed to this condition, linking it to broader themes about repression, vitality, and the roots of modern culture and totalitarian regimes. The author provides a psychological and historical perspective, contrasting cultural attitudes towards childhood vitality across different societies.