Case studies of six historical creative circles provide real-life examples of group dynamics
Features renowned figures such as the French Impressionists, Freud, Tolkien, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton for diverse perspectives
Analyzes how collaboration influenced artistic and literary achievements
Offers insights into the social and psychological factors behind creative work
Written by a professor of sociology for academic and general audience appeal
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Many artists, writers, and other creative people do their best work when collaborating within a circle of like-minded friends. In a unique study, Michael P. Farrell looks at the group dynamics in six collaborative circles, and gives vivid narrative accounts of each: the French Impressionists; Sigmund Freud and his friends; C. S. Lewis, J.