Author: Chase, Hiram
Synopsis:
In "Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum: from August 20th, 1863 to December 20th, 1865," Hiram Chase takes us on a gripping journey through his personal experiences as a patient in a lunatic asylum. From the moment he enters the institution, the reader is immersed in a world of mystery, despair, and unexpected revelations. As Chase navigates the labyrinthine corridors of the asylum, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, each with their own secrets and stories. Through his vivid and haunting descriptions, the author invites us to question the boundaries between sanity and madness, and to reflect on the fragility of the human mind.
Genres: Memoir, Psychological Thriller, Historical Non-fiction
Themes: Mental illness, Institutionalization, Identity, Perception, Human resilience
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