Degeneration, decadence and disease in the Russian fin de siècle Neurasthenia in the life and work of Leonid Andreev /
White, Frederick H.,1970-author.
Explores the implications of scientific discourse on Russian concepts of mental illness and national health
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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
Explores the implications of scientific discourse on Russian concepts of mental illness and national health
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-281) and index.
Description based on print version record.
Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Mental illness
Mental health
Science
Russian literature
Russian literature
Art and mental illness