An Ill-Regulated Mind - Wylde, Katharine; Colvill, Helen Hester
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An Ill-Regulated Mind is a novel written by Katharine Wylde and first published in 1885. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who struggles with mental illness. Edith is portrayed as an intelligent and creative person, but her mental instability causes her to have unpredictable and sometimes dangerous behavior. The novel explores the challenges faced by Edith and her family as they try to cope with her illness. It also delves into the attitudes and beliefs surrounding mental health during the Victorian era. The book depicts the limited…mehr

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An Ill-Regulated Mind is a novel written by Katharine Wylde and first published in 1885. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who struggles with mental illness. Edith is portrayed as an intelligent and creative person, but her mental instability causes her to have unpredictable and sometimes dangerous behavior. The novel explores the challenges faced by Edith and her family as they try to cope with her illness. It also delves into the attitudes and beliefs surrounding mental health during the Victorian era. The book depicts the limited treatment options available at the time and the stigma attached to mental illness. Throughout the story, Edith's family tries to find a cure for her condition, including sending her to various doctors and institutions. However, their efforts are largely unsuccessful, and Edith's behavior continues to worsen. The novel also touches on themes of gender roles and societal expectations, as Edith struggles to conform to the expectations placed on women during the era. Overall, An Ill-Regulated Mind is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the challenges faced by those with mental illness in the past. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of mental health or Victorian literature.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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