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Mad: A Novel (1887)

Mad: A Novel (1887)

Biddle-Cope, James Cyprian Canby

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ISBN10: 1166620913
ISBN13: 9781166620912
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mad: A Novel is a literary work written by James Cyprian Canby Biddle-Cope and first published in 1887. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Madeline, who is known to be mentally unstable and is committed to an asylum. The story is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of mental illness, gender roles, and social norms.Madeline's family is embarrassed by her condition and sends her away to the asylum, where she is subjected to harsh treatments and cruel conditions. The novel follows Madeline's journey as she struggles to maintain her sanity and find a way out of the asylum. Along the way, she meets other patients who are also struggling with mental illness and forms a bond with them.The novel also delves into the societal pressures and expectations placed on women during this time period. Madeline's mental illness is seen as a result of her inability to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations. The novel challenges these norms and highlights the importance of individuality and self-expression.Overall, Mad: A Novel is a thought-provoking and poignant work that sheds light on the treatment of mental illness and the societal pressures faced by women in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring these themes and the historical context in which they arise.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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