Citation

Mitrev I. Bulgarian Journal of Psychiatry 2019; 4(2): 52-55.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019)

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Abstract

The literary character Alexei Kirillov from the Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Demons" is presented. Emphasis is placed on Kirillov's suicide and the answer to the question whether it is a psychiatric case or an existential hero we are speaking of. The Dostoevsky's case illustrates the good use of a common neurological disorder (epilepsy) by a remarkable writer, who transforms suffering into art and a disadvantage into an advantage. © 2019, Bulgarian Psychiatric Association (BPA). All rights reserved.

Language: bg

Keywords

suicide; epilepsy; Dostoevsky; Kirillov