Hemingway's Brain : With a New Preface.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Farah, Andrew.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental illness.

Psychological aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Columbia : University of South Carolina Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth neuropsychiatric analysis of Ernest Hemingway's life, focusing on the impact of multiple traumatic brain injuries, alcoholism, chronic medical conditions, and psychological struggles on his health and creative work. It explores how these factors shaped his writing, which often served as a form of therapy, and delves into the broader implications of traumatic brain injuries and their modern treatment. The author also examines Hemingway's complex persona, his rejection of religious beliefs, and the interplay between his personal vulnerabilities and public image. This study seeks to dispel myths about Hemingway's mental health and offers a nuanced understanding of his life and legacy, emphasizing his literary achievements despite his challenges. The book is intended for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and those interested in the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and literature. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Hemingway's Brain

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Inheritance

2. Trauma Artist

3. Giant Killer

4. Dementia, Disinhibition, and Delusion

5. Free Fall

6. Stigma

7. Mayo

8. The Body Electric

9. Working Man

10. A Moveable Feast

11. Alone

12. Modern Times

Epilogue

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781643365961

1643365967

OCLC:

1503846528