Diagnosing Literary Genius

Discover the intricate relationship between literature and psychiatry in Diagnosing Literary Genius by Irina Sirotkina. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2002, this compelling hardback explores the psychiatric engagement with the works of renowned authors such as Fyodor Dostoevsky, Nikolai Gogol, and Leo Tolstoy. Spanning 288 pages, Sirotkina delves into Russia's rich medical and literary history, offering insights into the minds of both literary giants and the revolutionaries of their time. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of literature, psychology, and history, particularly within the context of 19th and 20th century Europe. Join Sirotkina on a captivating journey through the tumultuous revolutionary period that shaped Russian literature and psychiatry.