The Infirmities of Genius V2: Illustrated by Referring the Anomalies in the Literary Character to the Habits and Constitutional Peculiarities of Men of Genius (1833)

""The Infirmities of Genius"" is a two-volume book written by Richard Robert Madden and published in 1833. The book explores the peculiarities and idiosyncrasies of literary geniuses, and how their habits and physical constitution may have contributed to their artistic output. In this second volume, Madden delves deeper into the lives of famous writers and poets such as Lord Byron, Samuel Johnson, and William Wordsworth, examining their personal struggles and eccentricities. The book is illustrated with engravings and includes detailed analyses of the literary works of these geniuses. Madden's work provides a unique perspective on the link between creativity and mental health, and how the challenges faced by these great minds may have influenced their writing. Overall, ""The Infirmities of Genius"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the lives and works of famous writers and poets.In Two Volumes.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.