Briefing for a descent into Hell
An unidentified man is admitted to a London hospital after he is found wandering on the Embankment. Later identified as a Cambridge lecturer, he remains oblivious to his past life. This novel develops the idea that mental illness can be a liberating experience for both the individual and society.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York,
Knopf,
1971.
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| Edition: | [1st ed.]. |
| Series: | Borzoi book.
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| Summary: | An unidentified man is admitted to a London hospital after he is found wandering on the Embankment. Later identified as a Cambridge lecturer, he remains oblivious to his past life. This novel develops the idea that mental illness can be a liberating experience for both the individual and society. |
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| Physical Description: | 308 pages 22 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0394421981 9780394421988 |