A History of Delusions The Glass King, a Substitute Husband and a Walking Corpse
A History of Delusions: The Glass King, a Substitute Husband and a Walking Corpse by Victoria Shepherd, published by Oneworld Publications on July 19, 2022, offers a detailed exploration of the fascinating and often unsettling phenomena of delusions. This 352-page book delves into the extraordinary ways the brain can misfire, presenting a curious history of the strange worlds created by our minds, from medieval times to the present day.
Readers will find a collection of intriguing stories that highlight the significance of delusions beyond mere medical curiosities. Shepherd examines cases such as the King of France who believed he was made of glass and the Victorian women who insisted they were dead, illustrating how these experiences reflect collective anxieties and traumas. The book also addresses the social implications of delusions, inviting readers to consider the intersections of psychology, mental health, and history.
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The extraordinary ways the brain can misfire
A curious history of the strange, wonderful and sometimes terrifying worlds created by our minds.
‘An utterly engrossing book.’ ZOE WILLIAMS
For centuries we’ve dismissed delusions as something for doctors to sort out behind locked doors. But delusions are more than just bizarre quirks – they hold the key to collective anxieties and traumas.
In this groundbreaking history, Victoria Shepherd uncovers stories of delusions from medieval times to the present day and implores us to identify reason in apparent madness.
- Discover how the King of France – thinking he was made of glass – was terrified he might shatter… and he wasn’t alone…
- Uncover the peculiar case of the dozens of Victorian women who tried to convince their physicians that they were, in fact, dead.
- And learn how after the Emperor met his end at the Battle of Waterloo, an epidemic of ‘Napoleons’ piled into France’s asylums.
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