Poor Matt: Or The Clouded Intellect (1866)

By Jean Ingelow

Book Overview

Poor Matt: Or The Clouded Intellect is a novel written by Jean Ingelow and published in 1866. The story follows the life of Matt, a young man with a clouded intellect who struggles to fit in with society. Matt's family and friends try to help him, but their efforts are often misguided and ultimately do more harm than good. As Matt grows older, he becomes increasingly isolated and frustrated with his inability to understand the world around him. The novel explores themes of mental illness, social isolation, and the importance of empathy and understanding in helping those who are struggling. Through Matt's story, Ingelow challenges readers to question their assumptions about intelligence and to consider the ways in which society can better support those who are differently abled.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: 1166949656
• ISBN13: 9781166949655
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"