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100 1 _aMarrs, William Taylor
245 1 0 _aConfessions of a Neurasthenic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-17
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Confessions of a Neurasthenic" by William Taylor Marrs is a memoir written in the early 20th century that explores the author's experiences with neurasthenia, a condition often characterized by emotional distress, fatigue, and anxiety. Marrs shares his personal journey from infancy through various stages of his life, detailing how his mental and physical health shape his identity and interactions with the world. The narrative blends humor with introspective observations, making it an engaging read for those interested in psychological wellness and personal anecdotes. The opening of the memoir introduces Marrs as he reflects on his early life and its influences on his development as a neurasthenic. He candidly describes his birth into poverty and explores his tumultuous childhood filled with “nervous” tendencies and a lack of focus. These early experiences set the stage for a life marked by a series of peculiarities, health concerns, and self-diagnoses. The author's apology at the beginning hints at the personal nature of his observations and sets a tone for both humor and reflection, suggesting that readers can expect both an entertaining and insightful look into the life of a neurasthenic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNeurasthenia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30487
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