Bedlam
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: André Soubiran
Binding: Hardback
Published: W.H. Allen, 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
André Soubiran's Bedlam chronicles the harrowing realities within a notorious 18th-century Parisian asylum, vividly portraying the lives of both its patients and the dedicated, often misguided, medical staff. This compelling historical novel uncovers the brutal treatments and nascent scientific inquiries that defined early psychiatric care, presenting a stark yet compassionate look at human suffering and resilience. Soubiran masterfully illustrates the societal attitudes towards mental illness, weaving a narrative that is both deeply moving and historically illuminating. The narrative details the desperate search for understanding amidst chaos, offering a powerful commentary on the evolution of medicine and compassion.
Author: André Soubiran
Binding: Hardback
Published: W.H. Allen, 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
André Soubiran's Bedlam chronicles the harrowing realities within a notorious 18th-century Parisian asylum, vividly portraying the lives of both its patients and the dedicated, often misguided, medical staff. This compelling historical novel uncovers the brutal treatments and nascent scientific inquiries that defined early psychiatric care, presenting a stark yet compassionate look at human suffering and resilience. Soubiran masterfully illustrates the societal attitudes towards mental illness, weaving a narrative that is both deeply moving and historically illuminating. The narrative details the desperate search for understanding amidst chaos, offering a powerful commentary on the evolution of medicine and compassion.