On The Writing Of The Insane (1870) - Couverture souple

Bacon, George MacKenzie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 116552063X ISBN 13 : 9781165520633

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

On The Writing Of The Insane is a book written by George Mackenzie Bacon in 1870. The book explores the topic of writing produced by individuals who were deemed insane or mentally ill. Bacon, a physician and psychiatrist, analyzes the writing of various patients he has encountered throughout his career, examining the content, style, and language used in their writing. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the subject. Bacon delves into the history of writing produced by the insane, discussing famous cases such as those of Mary Lamb and John Clare. He also examines the relationship between writing and mental illness, and the ways in which writing can be used as a tool for diagnosis and treatment.Throughout the book, Bacon provides detailed case studies of patients he has treated, analyzing their writing samples and offering insights into their mental states. He also discusses the role of the physician in interpreting and understanding the writing of their patients.Overall, On The Writing Of The Insane is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between mental illness and creativity, and the ways in which writing can provide a window into the minds of those who suffer from mental illness. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry and the treatment of mental illness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Tii Efollowing pages are intended merely to furnish illustrations of the writing of the insane, and not to support any particular views. The subject of insanity is one that is practically excluded from the observation of the public, or of the bulk of the medical profession, and it is so of necessity. For this reason I think that any sinciple recital of facts connected with this speciality must have a certain value, even if not leading to any direct practical issue. It has been my endeavour to place before the reader a series of pictures of insane minds, painted by themselves, and it is for him to draw what lessons he may from the study of them. Looking back myself, with the aid of some years familiar experience of the insane, on the histories of the patients who wrote the letters I have given, it seems to me that I can recognise each case in these documents, and I hope, therefore, that others may derive some useful impressions from their perusal. The cases are meant to speak for themselves, and I have avoided encumbering them with many comments. There is no particular novelty in them.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 116552063X
• ISBN 13: 9781165520633
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 36
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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