Memoirs of My Nervous Illness by Daniel Paul Schreber
The book is a personal account of a prominent German judge's struggle with severe mental illness. It provides a detailed and vivid description of his experiences with psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions, which he attributes to divine intervention and cosmic forces. The author's attempt to understand and make sense of his condition forms the core of this memoir, and his insights have been influential in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. His narrative is a unique exploration of the mind and its relationship with reality, providing an intimate perspective on mental illness.
The 2435th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1903
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 134,000
- Original Language
- German
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