Medical Muses: Hysteria in Nineteenth-Century Paris

Discover the captivating story of three remarkable women who shaped the field of psychology in the Medical Muses: Hysteria in Nineteenth-Century Paris. Blanche, Augustine, and Genevieve found themselves in the hysteria ward of the renowned Salpetriere Hospital in 1870s Paris, under the care of the influential neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. Their lives as patients became a spectacle, attracting crowds eager to witness their symptoms and sparking a revolution in understanding the human mind.

Uncover the mysteries behind these medical celebrities as they are immortalized through photography, sculpture, and literature. The strange amalgamation of intimate details and public exposure unfolds before your eyes, revealing a world where science meets religion, medicine intertwines with the occult, and love and theater take center stage. From dramatic seizures to hallucinations and reenactments of past traumas, their experiences with hysteria shed light on contemporary disorders and challenge traditional notions of femininity.

Immerse yourself in this enthralling journey as you explore the lives of Blanche, Augustine, and Genevieve. Dive into a rich narrative filled with 40 black-and-white illustrations that bring their remarkable stories to life. Delve into this historical study and gain valuable insights into the roots of psychology while unraveling the secrets of the past.

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