MANIC DEPRESSION AND CREATIVITY

Book ID/图书代码： 11070004B05972

English Summary/英文概要： The stereotype of the “mad Genius” has been with us for centuries. But what is this “madness,” and what role dies it play in turning talent into genius?
In this fascinating study, the often turbulent lives and careers of Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Vincent van Gogh are examined in an effort to explain and illustrate the role of manic depression in the creative lives of talented people. MANIC DEPRESSION AND CREATIVITY demonstrates how manic-depressive disorder often becomes the essential difference between talent and genius, and offers valuable insights into the many obstacles and problems this illness poses for highly creative people in all fields, from scientists to film stars to rock musicians. Investigating the inspiration that is sparked and fed by mania, and the overwhelming creative “blocks” brought on by depression, Hershman and Lieb explode the popular myth that suffering is essential to creativity and suggest ways that can alleviate the extreme “highs” and “lows” of this disease. Indeed, with effective treatment, manic depressives can control their lives and increase their productivity.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 人们常说“疯狂的天才”，那么，“疯狂”和“天才”之间到底有没有关系？“疯狂”在把“才能”转变为“天才”的过程中到底起了什么作用？本书以牛顿，狄更斯，贝多芬和梵高4人的生活和经历为例，说明了两者的关系。“疯狂”使他们有别于一般的有才能者，成为“天才”，然而也给他们的生活带来了各种问题。作者认为，具有创造性并不一定要以忍受狂郁症的痛苦为代价，狂躁的“高峰”和抑郁的“低潮”之间的落差是可以设法缓和的。

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About the Author/作者介绍： Julian Lieb曾是耶鲁-纽黑文医院精神病诊所的主任，现为私人开业的精神病医生。 D. Jablow Hershman是一个艺术家和小说家。 他们两人还写过一本“暴君的伴生物：狂郁症和绝对权利”。

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