The Psychiatric Novels Of Oliver Wendell Holmes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164496571)

The Psychiatric Novels Of Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of three novels written by the famous American physician and author, Oliver Wendell Holmes. The novels included in this collection are ""Elsie Venner"", ""The Guardian Angel"", and ""A Mortal Antipathy"". Each of these novels explores the theme of mental illness and its effects on individuals and society. ""Elsie Venner"" follows the story of a young woman who is believed to have inherited the traits of a poisonous snake from her mother. ""The Guardian Angel"" tells the story of a man who struggles with his own mental health while trying to help others. ""A Mortal Antipathy"" explores the relationship between a doctor and a patient who has an intense aversion to him.The novels are written in a literary style that was popular in the 19th century, with intricate plots and detailed character development. Holmes, who was also a professor of anatomy and physiology, brings a unique perspective to the portrayal of mental illness, drawing on his medical knowledge and experience.Overall, The Psychiatric Novels Of Oliver Wendell Holmes is a fascinating look at the portrayal of mental illness in literature, and a must-read for fans of classic American literature and psychiatry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes
ISBN-10: 1164496573
ISBN-13: 9781164496571
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d