Soldiers Don't Go Mad

A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry and Mental Illness During the First World War

Autori

• Charles Glass

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Storia

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Set in Craiglockhart War Hospital, the narrative follows Second Lieutenant Wilfred Owen as he grapples with shell shock and the horrors of war. There, he meets fellow officer Siegfried Sassoon, who inspires Owen's poetry and their mutual exploration of war's morality. Their time at the hospital not only fosters literary creativity but also marks significant advancements in psychiatry. The book delves into the psychological impacts of industrial warfare, highlighting the importance of creative expression in healing from trauma and understanding PTSD.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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