布魯諾．貝特罕(Bruno Bettelheim)

About the Author

Bruno Bettelheim (布魯諾．貝特罕) was a renowned Austrian-born psychologist, educator, and author whose groundbreaking work bridged psychoanalysis and child development. A survivor of the Nazi concentration camps, he immigrated to the United States, where he directed the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School at the University of Chicago, pioneering innovative therapeutic approaches for troubled youth. Bettelheim's writings delved deeply into the human psyche, particularly the role of fairy tales in emotional growth and moral education. His seminal book, '童話的魅力：我們為什麼愛上童話？從〈小紅帽〉到〈美女與野獸〉，第一本以精神分析探索童話的經典研究 (Traditional Chinese Edition),' revolutionized literary analysis by applying Freudian insights to classic stories, revealing their profound psychological significance for readers of all ages. Through his accessible yet profound prose, Bettelheim illuminated how myths and tales foster resilience and self-understanding in children and adults alike.