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Madness and Modernism: Insanity in the Light of Modern Art, Literature and Thought
Insanity in the Light of Modern Art, Literature and Thought
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Lewis Sass's "Madness and Modernism" explores the surprising connections between schizophrenia and the artistic and intellectual movements of the 20th century.
Sass argues that the fragmented, self-referential nature of schizophrenia finds parallels in the avant-garde's exploration of consciousness.
The book challenges traditional views of schizophrenia, suggesting a deeper connection between the illness and the broader cultural context of modernity.
Sass's work offers a nuanced perspective on mental illness, highlighting the influence of cultural and historical factors.
His analysis prompts a re-evaluation of the relationship between individual experience and societal forces.
Sass argues that the fragmented, self-referential nature of schizophrenia finds parallels in the avant-garde's exploration of consciousness.
The book challenges traditional views of schizophrenia, suggesting a deeper connection between the illness and the broader cultural context of modernity.
Sass's work offers a nuanced perspective on mental illness, highlighting the influence of cultural and historical factors.
His analysis prompts a re-evaluation of the relationship between individual experience and societal forces.
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