Der Wahnsinnige: Eine Erzählung aus Südamerika

Language: GermanPublished: June 27, 2010

Subjects:

South America Description and travel

Bookshelves:

Literature Travel & Geography History - American DE Prosa

Authors:

Gerstäcker, Friedrich
1816 - 1872

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In a tumultuous era marked by political upheaval in South America, "Der Wahnsinnige: Eine Erzählung aus Südamerika" by Friedrich Gerstäcker delves into the psyche of Don Morelos, a Spanish man confined within the stark walls of a Buenos Aires asylum. This gripping narrative explores themes of sanity and societal judgment, as Don Morelos grapples with his identity and the perceptions of those around him. The story is enriched by his encounters with Stierna, a young Swedish doctor whose compassion challenges the institution's rigid norms. Ideal for historians and literary enthusiasts alike, this novel invites readers to reflect on the complexities of mental health and the human condition against a backdrop of cultural tension and personal struggle.