Observations on Madness and Melancholy

John Haslam's "Observations on Madness and Melancholy" stands as a pivotal text within the domain of psychiatric literature, offering a comprehensive exploration of mental illness in the early 19th century. Haslam adopts an empirical and observational literary style, crafting a meticulous account that blends clinical observations with personal anecdotes. This work not only reflects the burgeoning ...