Da Loucura e das Manias em Portugal by Júlio César Machado

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Author Machado, Júlio César
Title Da Loucura e das Manias em Portugal
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano
Summary "Da Loucura e das Manias em Portugal" by Júlio César Machado is a humorous and critical examination of mental health and societal attitudes towards madness, written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and experiences of the mentally ill within the context of a psychiatric hospital in Portugal, revealing the nuances of human behavior and the impact of societal norms on perceptions of sanity and insanity. The opening of the work introduces us to the environment of Rilhafolles, a mental institution, painting a vivid picture of its gardens and the people within. The author contrasts the vibrancy of nature outside with the somber atmosphere inside, where individuals display various forms of mental illness, from melancholic reflections to whimsical behaviors. These initial descriptions set the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities of mental health, showcasing the diverse personalities of the patients and laying a foundation for the overarching themes of societal observation and critique that permeate the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Wit and humor -- History and criticism
Category Text
EBook-No. 34275
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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