--- product_id: 15328744 title: "The Problem of the Puer Aeternus" price: "NT$2082" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/15328744-the-problem-of-the-puer-aeternus store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # The Problem of the Puer Aeternus **Price:** NT$2082 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Problem of the Puer Aeternus - **How much does it cost?** NT$2082 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/15328744-the-problem-of-the-puer-aeternus) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Latin term puer aeternus, meaning eternal youth, derives from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, in which it is applied to the child-god Iacchus in the Eleusinian mysteries. In later times the child-god was identified with Dionysus and the god Eros. In Jungian psychology the term puer aeternus is commonly used to describe a certain type of man—charming, affectionate, creative and ever in pursuit of his dreams. These are the men who remain adolescent well into their adult years, generally full of life yet strangely draining to those around them. We have worked with them, loved them and watched them wave good-bye. It is impossible to overstate the influence on both men and women of It is impossible to overstate the influence on both men and women of this classic study, originally a series of lectures at the Zürich Jung Institute. It is Jungian psychology in its most down-to-earth voice, telling it like it is so accurately and with such a depth of understanding that it is still much in demand even though it has been out of print for many years. This new edition features a Bibliography and an extensive Index. Review: Excellent - M-L von Franz is a brilliant and accessible writer, and this is her most enjoyable book for me. I have read it through several times, and with each reading, I find greater depth. I cannot say enough good things about it. I do, however, agree in part with the reviewer who addresses the weakness of Jungian theories of homosexuality. I do not agree this is homophobia--I think that word is way over-used and often used as a sledgehammer against people with opposing views, but I would not necessarily argue that there are no grounds for using it here. The Jungians, beginning with Carl Jung, do seem to address homosexuality in the most superficial and insubstantial ways. This is clearly an area that requires far more effort than Jung or von Franz have put into it, but I do think this is a lack of effort rather than a phobia. But that is a personal opinion. Overall--and that weakness aside--this is an engaging and fascinating book. Review: Figure Out Why You're Such a Mom-Boy - This book is an excellent, insightful exploration into the phenomenon of the eternal child, the man-boy, the Peter Pan type. If you're trying to break a mother complex, this book will help point you in the right direction. If you think you might be a mom-boy, you should definitely check this out. ## Images ![The Problem of the Puer Aeternus - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qKNpZcMuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by D***F on May 20, 2010* M-L von Franz is a brilliant and accessible writer, and this is her most enjoyable book for me. I have read it through several times, and with each reading, I find greater depth. I cannot say enough good things about it. I do, however, agree in part with the reviewer who addresses the weakness of Jungian theories of homosexuality. I do not agree this is homophobia--I think that word is way over-used and often used as a sledgehammer against people with opposing views, but I would not necessarily argue that there are no grounds for using it here. The Jungians, beginning with Carl Jung, do seem to address homosexuality in the most superficial and insubstantial ways. This is clearly an area that requires far more effort than Jung or von Franz have put into it, but I do think this is a lack of effort rather than a phobia. But that is a personal opinion. Overall--and that weakness aside--this is an engaging and fascinating book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Figure Out Why You're Such a Mom-Boy *by J***Z on August 13, 2023* This book is an excellent, insightful exploration into the phenomenon of the eternal child, the man-boy, the Peter Pan type. If you're trying to break a mother complex, this book will help point you in the right direction. If you think you might be a mom-boy, you should definitely check this out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite a zinger from von Franz *by A***R on October 13, 2024* I am not that far into the book, but like others from her I've dog-earred several pages and I can see elements of others as well as myself in her descriptions. This book is a must-read especially for men and for parents wishing to understand the psychology of immaturity. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/15328744-the-problem-of-the-puer-aeternus](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/15328744-the-problem-of-the-puer-aeternus) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-08-12*