Mad Barbara (1908)

Mad Barbara is a novel by Warwick Deeping, published in 1908. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small English town and follows the life of Barbara, a young woman who is considered to be mentally unstable. Her father, a wealthy businessman, is ashamed of her and keeps her hidden away in their large house.Barbara's life changes when she meets and falls in love with a young doctor named Richard. Despite her father's objections, Barbara and Richard marry and move to London. However, Barbara's mental health deteriorates further, and she becomes increasingly paranoid and delusional.Richard struggles to care for his wife and seeks the help of a renowned psychiatrist, who diagnoses Barbara with schizophrenia. The novel explores the stigma surrounding mental illness in the early 1900s and the challenges faced by those who suffer from it.Mad Barbara is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of mental illness and the impact it has on individuals and their loved ones. Deeping's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.