Mad: A Novel (1887)

By James Cyprian Canby Biddle-Cope

Book Overview

Mad: A Novel is a book written by James Cyprian Canby Biddle-Cope and published in 1887. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Madeline who is sent to a mental institution after she is accused of a crime she did not commit. As she struggles to prove her innocence, Madeline must navigate the harsh realities of life in the institution and confront the prejudices and injustices that she faces. Along the way, she forms relationships with other patients and staff members, and discovers the true nature of her own strength and resilience. The book is a powerful exploration of mental illness, social stigma, and the human spirit, and remains a classic of American literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120321697
• ISBN13: 9781120321695
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"