«The Disease of the Imagination»

"The Disease of the Imagination" is a novel written by Hendrik Conscience, a Belgian author. The novel explores the theme of mental illness and follows the life of a young artist named Jonas Peters, who suffers from a disease that causes him to hallucinate and become delusional. The novel highlights the struggles of Peters to overcome his illness and the misunderstandings he faces from society. The novel is known for its psychological depth and for its portrayal of the effects of mental illness on the individual and those around them. "The Disease of the Imagination" was first published in 1873 and is considered one of Conscience's most personal works.