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Focusing on the concept of masculinity in Victorian society, this socio-cultural study examines the figure of the madman as a representation of societal fears regarding self-control. Through detailed case studies and analysis of contemporary trends, it delves into the anxieties surrounding health, gender roles, and the challenges of modern life, offering insights into how these issues shaped perceptions of sanity and masculinity during that era.
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Out of his mind, Amy Milne-Smith
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Out of his mind
- Subtitle
- Masculinity and mental illness in Victorian Britain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amy Milne-Smith
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9781526155030
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, Hobby, Travel
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the concept of masculinity in Victorian society, this socio-cultural study examines the figure of the madman as a representation of societal fears regarding self-control. Through detailed case studies and analysis of contemporary trends, it delves into the anxieties surrounding health, gender roles, and the challenges of modern life, offering insights into how these issues shaped perceptions of sanity and masculinity during that era.