Madness and Civilization Summary of Key Points
A comprehensive exploration of the social and cultural responses to madness throughout history.
A comprehensive exploration of the social and cultural responses to madness throughout history.
Hamlet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about Prince Hamlet’s revenge on his uncle for the murder of his father.
Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘King Lear’ concerns an aging king who decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters, leading to betrayal, madness, and eventual redemption.
Don Quixote is a novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It tells the story of an aging knight, Don Quixote, who sets off on a quest for adventures in the name of chivalry. Accompanied by his loyal sidekick, Sancho Panza, Quixote’s exploits and encounters are a blend of the ludicrous and the tragic.
A profound look into the history and societal response to madness.