The Man Of Genius

By Cesare Lombroso and Moritz O Fraenkel

Book Overview

The Man of Genius is a book written by Cesare Lombroso, an Italian physician and criminologist. This book explores the concept of genius and the characteristics that define a genius. Lombroso believed that geniuses were a unique breed of human beings, possessing physical, psychological and social traits that set them apart from the rest of society. He argued that geniuses were often born with physical abnormalities such as asymmetrical faces, large ears, and long fingers. Lombroso also believed that geniuses were more prone to mental illness and eccentric behavior. The book is divided into several chapters, each one examining a different aspect of the genius. Lombroso explores the relationship between genius and madness, the role of heredity in producing geniuses, and the social and cultural factors that contribute to the development of genius. He also provides case studies of famous geniuses such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Beethoven, and analyzes their physical and psychological characteristics. Overall, The Man of Genius is a fascinating exploration of the concept of genius and the traits that define it. Lombroso's theories have been controversial and criticized, but his work remains an important contribution to the field of psychology and criminology.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: 1428648143
• ISBN13: 9781428648142
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"