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Behind Gray Walls (1920)

Behind Gray Walls (1920)

Murphy, Patrick Charles
Bowman, Earl Wayland

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Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164151487
ISBN13: 9781164151487
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind Gray Walls is a novel written by Patrick Charles Murphy and published in 1920. The story is set in a mental institution and follows the experiences of the patients and staff who reside within its walls. The narrative is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different character and their unique struggles with mental illness.The main character is a patient named John, who suffers from severe depression and anxiety. He is admitted to the institution after attempting to take his own life. Through his interactions with the other patients and staff, John begins to gain insight into his condition and learns how to cope with his emotions in a healthier way.Other characters include a young woman named Mary, who is struggling with schizophrenia, and a doctor named Dr. Smith, who is dedicated to helping his patients recover. The novel also explores themes of love, loss, and the stigmatization of mental illness in society.Overall, Behind Gray Walls is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in a mental institution during the early 20th century. It offers a unique perspective on mental illness and the challenges faced by those who suffer from it.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.

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