“That such a final, tragic, and awful thing is suicide can exist in the midst of remarkable beauty is one of the vastly contradictory and paradoxical aspects of life and art.”
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Touched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament
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Kay Redfield Jamison
Kay Redfield Jamison is an American psychologist known for her research on mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder. Her work delves into the relationship between psychological illness and artistic creation, profoundly influencing public understanding of mental health issues. more
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