Mémoires d'un névropathe

This extraordinary memoir presents the firsthand account of Daniel Paul Schreber, a German judge who meticulously documented his descent into severe mental illness. His detailed narrative offers a rare and intimate look into the subjective experience of psychosis, including his complex delusional system. The book became a foundational text in psychoanalysis, significantly shaping the work of Sigmund Freud. It continues to be studied for its profound insights into the human mind.