My Experiences in a Lunatic Asylum by Herman Charles Merivale
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| Author | Merivale, Herman Charles, 1839-1906 |
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| Title |
My Experiences in a Lunatic Asylum By a Sane Patient |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "My Experiences in a Lunatic Asylum" by Herman Charles Merivale is a first-person narrative that falls under the genre of memoir, likely written in the late 19th century. The text reflects on the author's harrowing experiences within a lunatic asylum, where he was unjustly confined under the pretense of madness. The central theme revolves around the precarious nature of sanity and the abuses and injustices prevalent in the mental health system of the time, as experienced by the protagonist. The opening of the memoir sets a tone of dark humor and reflection, as the narrator, having found himself imprisoned in a lunatic asylum, contemplates the absurdity and cruelty of his situation. He describes details of life in the asylum, filled with characters often exhibiting bizarre behaviors, and elaborates on the challenges and misunderstandings surrounding mental health diagnoses. He poignantly shares his internal struggle with perceived insanity versus the reality of his situation, emphasizing how societal norms and medical misconceptions can lead to wrongful incarceration. As he navigates his experiences, the narrative critiques the systemic failures within the psychiatric care system, advocating for the rights of those who experience unjust treatment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Insanity (Law) |
| Subject | Mentally ill -- Care |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41334 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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