Beyond Bedlam: Poems Written Out of Mental Distress

by Ken Smith (Editor)

Witty, brittle, serene, remote, tortured - here is poetry that is testament to the transforming power of the imagination, poetry that catches the reader in the full glare of its light, challenging the isolation, stigma and myths of mental illness. Inspired by the high quality of work being produced by users of the mental health services in Britain and Ireland, and illustrated with some of the extraordinary work held in the Royal Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital Archive & Museum, `Beyond Bedlam' is an unforgettable exploration of the mind's resources under pressure.

Genres: Poetry

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 1998

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[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published on the occasion of the 750th Anniversary of the oldest asylum in England, the original Bedlam, the poetry ranges from the unsettling to the brilliant.

[Natalie Holborow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting anthology exploring both poetry and psychology. Some really striking pieces from both famous and lesser-known writers.