In 1923, a French woman who could walk only backwards and on her tiptoes sought treatment. And so she met Jacques Lacan
Arts & Letters Daily • 1/14/2026
Summary
In 1923, a French woman who could walk only backwards and on her tiptoes sought treatment. She met Jacques Lacan.
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