Asylum
In 'Asylum,' William Seabrook takes readers on a chilling journey into the shadowy corners of mental institutions in the early 20th century. Through vivid storytelling, he explores the lives of patients grappling with their inner demons and the often macabre treatments they endure. Seabrook's firsthand accounts expose the dark reality behind the facade of care and compassion. As he delves deeper into the human psyche, the line between sanity and madness blurs, raising unsettling questions about the nature of reality. This gripping narrative invites readers to confront their own perceptions of normality and the haunting legacy of mental health care.
By William Seabrook
Published: 2015
""In the depths of the mind, where shadows dance with reality, we confront the true nature of our fears and desires.""
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"This dramatic memoir recaptures William Seabrook's experiences during an eight-month stay at a Westchester mental hospital in the early 1930s. Seabrook, who was a renowned journalist, voluntarily committed himself for acute alcoholism. His account offers an honest, self-critical look at addiction and treatment in the days before Alcoholics Anonymous and other modern programs. William Seabrook is most famous for introducing the word Zombie to Western culture"--
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William Seabrook
William Buehler Seabrook (1884-1945) was an American writer, traveler, and journalist, best known for his exploration of exotic cultures and the macabre. A pioneer in the genre of travel writing and a chronicler of the supernatural, Seabrook gained fame for his books, including 'The Magic Island' (1929), which introduced American readers to the concept of voodoo, and 'Jungle Ways' (1931), which detailed his experiences in Africa. His writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, a keen sense of adventure, and a deep curiosity about the human condition, often blending elements of anthropology with compelling narrative storytelling. Seabrook's works reflect a fascination with the eerie and the unknown, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century American literature.
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- Authors
- William Seabrook
- Published
- September 2015
- Publisher
- Courier Dover Publications
- ISBN
- 0486798100
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 289
- Genres
- Mental HealthHistoryPsychologyCultural History
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Asylum
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