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‘Robert Schumann’s mental illnesses. (Genius and madness)’, by Mlle Dr Pascal (1908a)

2015; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 26; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/0957154x15589457

ISSN

1740-2360

Autores

Felicia Gordon,

Tópico(s)

Neurology and Historical Studies

Resumo

Dr Constance Pascal's study of Robert Schumann's mental illnesses, dating from the early years of the twentieth century, reflects contemporary theories on the relations between gifted individuals and mental illness: the genius vs. madness debate. Pascal's reading of Schumann's musical career, in conjunction with his mental profile, offers a sympathetic and nuanced overview of the composer and a critical perspective on extant theories of his illness.

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