Degeneration, decadence and disease in the Russian fin de siècle : neurasthenia in the life and work of Leonid Andrew /

This study demonstrates the implications of scientific discourse on Russian concepts of mental illness and national health. It examines the concept of pathology in Russia, the influence of European medical discourse, the development of Russian psychiatry, and the role that it had on popular culture...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: White, Frederick H., 1970- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Manchester, UK : Manchester University Press, 2014.
Colección:Durham modern language series.
Temas:
Andreyev, Leonid, > 1871-1919 > Mental health.
Andreyev, Leonid, > 1871-1919 > Criticism and interpretation.
Andreyev, Leonid, > 1871-1919
1800-1999
Art and mental illness > Russia.
Russian literature > 19th century > History and criticism.
Russian literature > 20th century > History and criticism.
Science > Russia.
Mental health > Russia.
Mental illness > Russia.
Art et maladies mentales > Russie.
Littérature russe > 20e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Sciences > Russie.
Santé mentale > Russie.
Maladies mentales > Russie.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Russian & Former Soviet Union.
Art and mental illness
Mental health
Mental illness
Russian literature
Science
Russia
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Degeneration, decadence and disease in the Russian fin de siècle: Neurasthenia in the life and work of Leonid Andreev ; Half Title Page ; Title Page ; Copyright ; Dedication ; Contents ; Figures ; Acknowledgements ; Notes on Russian terms, images and abbreviations ; 1. Introduction
  • 2. Degeneration and decadence 3. Diaries and diagnosis ; 4. Controversy and success ; 5. Loss and rebellion ; 6. Feigned and performed ; 7. Diaries and death ; 8. Conclusions ; Bibliography ; Index

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