The novel revolves around the life of Cope, a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of events that lead to his commitment to an asylum. The story explores themes of mental illness, social class, and the constraints placed on individuals by societal expectations. Through Cope's experiences, the novel critiques the treatment of the mentally ill during this period and highlights the tension between individual freedom and societal control.
By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1893 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction