Ten Days in a Mad-House; or, Nellie Bly's Experience on Blackwell's Island. Feigning Insanity in Order to Reveal Asylum Horrors. The Trying Ordeal of the New York World's Girl Correspondent.
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Authors:
- Bly, Nellie
1864 - 1922
About this book
In an era marked by societal indifference to mental health, Nellie Bly undertook a groundbreaking investigation into the harrowing conditions of Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum. In "Ten Days in a Mad-House; or, Nellie Bly's Experience on Blackwell's Island," Bly exposes the inhumane treatment endured by patients, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Her courageous act of feigning insanity not only sheds light on the asylum's horrors but also challenges the prevailing notions of sanity and authority. This compelling narrative, essential for students, civic activists, and historians alike, serves as a powerful testament to the fight for dignity and justice. Discover the chilling realities behind Bly's experience and the urgent call for change within mental health care.
