BTS did it again! Map of the Soul: 7 is a capstone of a 2-album
project intended to reveal the inner landscape of the human soul that is
packed with rich symbolism and woven together with BTS's signature sound
and moves. Starting with the lyrics, this book launches into a deep,
engaging examination of the album in the light of the psychology of
Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. The many layers of meaning embedded in the
number 7 are brought to light, along with several fundamental concepts
of Jungian psychology.
Fans of BTS from around the world will marvel at the depth of meaning in
the songs contained in Map of the Soul: 7. They take the listener into
deep reflection upon the meaning of striving and ambition, the perils of
worldly success, and the resiliency of the human spirit. These songs are
landmarks on the soul's map that offer guidance for living and for
relating to others and the world at large.
Like Carl Jung whose dreams anticipated the dark period of world wars
the 20th Century witnessed, Dr. Stein suggests that the song
Black Swan may be a collective foretelling of the dark, deadly period
of the pandemic that overtook the world in early 2020. For
21st Century people caught in the profound complexities of
modern life, Map of the Soul 7: Persona, Shadow & Ego in the World of
BTS is like a compass that helps the seeker to find their way. BTS's
body of work is equipping its fans with an invaluable map and this book
is like a legend for their latest album. For their great service we
should be profoundly grateful.
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: BTS and the Number 7
Chapter 2: Reflections on the Lyrics of BTS' Map of the Soul: 7
Chapter 3: A Review of the Map of the Soul
PERSONA
Chapter 4: An Introduction to Persona
Chapter 5: BTS, Jung and the True Self
Chapter 6: Persona and Your Identity
Chapter 7: Love Yourself, Know Your Name, Speak Yourself
SHADOW
Chapter 8: An Introduction to Shadow
Chapter 9: The Shadow
EGO
Chapter 10: An Introduction to Ego
Chapter 11: The Ego
Chapter 12: Music: The Universal Language
***Please note: The cover on this title was updated on 5/21/2020. The
interior is virtually identical.
