Where Madness Lies

Where Madness Lies

Vivien Leigh was one of the greatest film and theatrical stars of the ¿30s, ¿40s and ¿50s. Her Oscar-winning performances in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire have cemented her status as an icon of classic Hollywood.From 1940 to 1960, Leigh was ma......
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<p>Vivien Leigh was one of the greatest film and theatrical stars of the ¿30s, ¿40s and ¿50s. Her Oscar-winning performances in <i>Gone with the Wind</i> and <i>A Streetcar Named Desire</i> have cemented her status as an icon of classic Hollywood.</p><p>From 1940 to 1960, Leigh was married to Sir Laurence Olivier, and together they were considered the royal couple of British theatre. Indeed, their romance and acting partnerships captured the imagination of the public around the world. </p><p>Behind the scenes, however, Leigh¿s personal life was marred by manic depression which remained undiagnosed until 1953. Largely misunderstood and subjected to barbaric mistreatment at the hands of her doctors, she would also suffer the heartbreak of Olivier¿s infidelity. Contributing to her image as a tragic heroine, she would die at the age of 53. </p><p>Unlike previous biographies, <i>Where Madness Lies</i> begins in 1953, when Leigh suffered a nervous breakdown and was institutionalised. The tra
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Vivien Leigh was one of the greatest film and theatrical stars of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Her Oscar-winning performances in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire have cemented her status as an icon of classic Hollywood.From 1940 to 1960, Leigh was married to Sir Laurence Olivier, and together they were considered the royal couple of British theatre. Indeed, their romance and acting partnerships captured the imagination of the public around the world. Behind the scenes, however, Leigh’s personal life was marred by manic depression which remained undiagnosed until 1953. Largely misunderstood and subjected to barbaric mistreatment at the hands of her doctors, she would also suffer the heartbreak of Olivier’s infidelity. Contributing to her image as a tragic heroine, she would die at the age of 53. Unlike previous biographies, Where Madness Lies begins in 1953, when Leigh suffered a nervous breakdown and was institutionalised. The tragic story unfolds as she tries to rebuild her life, salvage her career and save her marriage. Featuring a wealth of unpublished material, including private correspondence, bestselling author Lyndsy Spence reveals how Leigh fell victim to the draconian medical practices of the day and suffered due to her circumstances. It’s a timely look at just how far we’ve come since the early days of mental health treatment.

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Oppdag historien bak "Where Madness Lies"

Dykk ned i den gripende og tragiske historien om Vivien Leigh, en véritable legende innen film og teater. I Where Madness Lies får du et unikt innblikk i hennes liv, fra stjernestatusen på 30-tallet frem til hennes kamp med indre demonene, som forble skjult for verden i mange år.

En uforglemmelig biografi

I motsetning til andre biografier om Leigh, tar Where Madness Lies deg med på en reise som starter i 1953, året hun opplevde en nervøs sammenbrudd og ble institutionaliserte. Forfatteren belyser ikke bare hennes profesjonelle suksesser, men også de sårbare øyeblikkene som sjelden ble delt med offentligheten.

Fascinerende detaljer og nøkkelpunkter

  • Forfatter: En anerkjent biograf med stor forståelse for psykologi og kunst
  • Stil: Inkluderer personlige anekdoter og grundige analyser
  • Format: Kommer som en paperback, perfekt for både lesing hjemme og på farten
  • Lengde: Omfattende kapittelstruktur som dykker dypt inn i Leighs liv
  • Design: Elegant omslag som appellerer til bokelskere og filmfans alike

Hvorfor du bør lese "Where Madness Lies"

Hvis du er en fan av klassisk Hollywood, er dette ikke bare en biografi, men et mesterverk som utfordrer oppfatningen av berømmelse og mental helse. Historien om Leigh er som en tragisk, men vakkert vevd tapestry av kjærlighet og smerte. Gjør deg klar til å bli både fascinert og berørt.

Klar for å bli inspirert?

Gå ikke glipp av sjansen til å forstå mer om den kvinnelige ikonen som Vivien Leigh var. Ta steget inn i en verden der lidenskap møter tragedie i Where Madness Lies - en bok som vil bli sittende igjen i hjertet ditt lenge etter at du har lest den.

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