PART III.
GENIUS IN THE INSANE.
CHAPTER I.
Insane Genius in Literature
Periodicals published in lunatic asylums-Synthesis-Passion -Atavism Conclusion.
CHAPTER II.
Art in the Insane
Geographical distribution-Profession-Influence of the special form of alienation-Originality-Eccentricity-Symbol- ism Obscenity-Criminality and moral insanity-Use- lessness Insanity as a subject-Absurdity-Uniformity- Summary Music among the insane.
CHAPTER III.
Literary and Artistic Mattoids
Definition Physical and psychical characteristics - Their literary activity Examples-Lawsuit mania-Mattoids of genius-Bosisio-The décadent poets-Verlaine-Mat- toids in art.
CHAPTER IV.
Political and Religious Lunatics and Mattoids
Part played by the insane in the progressive movements of humanity Examples-Probable causes-Religious epi- demics of the Middle Ages-Francis of Assisi-Luther- Savonarola-Cola da Rienzi-San Juan de Dios-Campa- nella Prosper Enfantin Lazzaretti - Passanante- Guiteau-South Americans.
PART IV.
SYNTHESIS. THE DEGENERATIVE PSYCHOSIS OF GENIUS.
CHAPTER I.
Characteristics of Insane Men of Genius
Characterlessness—Vanity—Precocity—Alcoholism—Vagabondage—Versatility—Originality—Style—Religious
