The Vanity And Insanity Of Genius (1886)

By Kate Sanborn

Book Overview

The Vanity And Insanity Of Genius is a book written by Kate Sanborn and originally published in 1886. The book explores the fascinating and often troubled lives of some of the world's most famous geniuses, including writers, artists, and musicians. Sanborn delves into the complex personalities of these individuals, examining the ways in which their brilliance was often accompanied by a sense of vanity and a tendency towards madness. She also looks at the impact that their work had on society, and the ways in which their personal lives informed their art. The book provides a unique insight into the lives of some of the most influential figures in history, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of the creative genius.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: 1120042240
• ISBN13: 9781120042248
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"