The Commission in Lunacy

In "The Commission in Lunacy," Honor√© de Balzac explores the intricacies of human psychology and the oft-murky boundaries between sanity and insanity. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century France, Balzac employs a striking realism intertwined with satirical elements to dissect themes of social status, power, and the medical profession'Äôs role in determining mental health. The narrative ...