God Behind the Screen: Literary Portraits of Personality Disorders and Religion (Routledge Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Literature)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Janko Andrijasevic

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9781138339040

• Pages: 208

• Binding: Hardcover

About the Book

God Behind the Screen: Literary Portraits of Religious Psychopathy by Janko Andrijasevic is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary study that explores the relatively under-studied phenomenon of religious psychopathy through the lens of literary characters. In this insightful work, Andrijasevic rigorously examines protagonists from various genres, drawn from notable authors such as Aldous Huxley, Jane Austen, Sinclair Lewis, and Stephen King. These characters are both fervently religious and exhibit traits of psychopathy, offering a fascinating exploration of the intersection between mental disorders and intense religious fervor.

This book delves into the complexities of these characters, analyzing how their faith intersects with psychological turmoil. The author presents a compelling argument for understanding how religious beliefs can both shape and be influenced by psychopathic tendencies, providing readers with a deep, nuanced understanding of these often contradictory personas in literature.

Through its exploration of literature's portrayal of religious psychopathy, God Behind the Screen opens a new field of study, shedding light on the psychological depth of characters whose religious devotion masks their internal disorders. This is an essential read for students and scholars interested in literary criticism, psychology, and the intersection of the two, providing fresh insights into the portrayal of mental health in classic and contemporary literature.