A Mental Struggle: A Novel (1887)

Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

A Mental Struggle: A Novel (1887)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
24 September 2009
Pages
378
ISBN
9781120123404

A Mental Struggle: A Novel (1887)

Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

A Mental Struggle is a novel written by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford and published in 1887. The story follows the life of a young woman named Eva Desmond, who struggles with mental illness and the societal stigmas surrounding it. Eva's mental health deteriorates after the death of her father, and she finds herself confined to an asylum. The novel explores the inner workings of Eva's mind as she battles with her illness, and the impact it has on her relationships with those around her. Hungerford's novel sheds light on the harsh realities of mental illness during the Victorian era, and the challenges faced by those who suffered from it. A Mental Struggle is a poignant and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of mental health.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.

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