Reading bodies: Narrating illness in European literatures and cultures (1870s to 1960s and beyond)

Key Points

• Illness narratives reveal changing perceptions of health and disease in European cultures across time.
• The analysis spans diverse literary works from the 1870s through the 1960s, highlighting shifts in portrayal and societal roles.
• The examination of illness in literature uncovers deep connections between personal experiences and broader cultural movements.
• Engagement with various European literatures provides insights into how narrative techniques shape our understanding of illness.