The Long Shadows of Mental Illness: The Year in Denmark.

  • Published In: Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly, 2024, v. 47, n. 1. P. 21 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bo, Inger Glavind 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Olav Hergel's autobiographical narrative, "Jeg husker dagen som lys," which explores his childhood and relationship with his mother, who struggled with severe mental illness. It situates Hergel's memoir within a broader context of recent Danish literature by sons of mothers with mental illness, highlighting the impact of such experiences on their lives. The narrative delves into the complexities of growing up with a mentally ill parent, illustrating both the challenges and the support systems that shaped Hergel's development. The memoir also reflects on the evolution of psychiatric care in Denmark and the personal ramifications of mental illness, offering insights into the interplay between personal history and identity formation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly. 2024/01, Vol. 47, Issue 1, p21
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0162-4962
  • DOI:10.1353/bio.2024.a966981
  • Accession Number:187386785
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