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General aspects regarding the phenomenon of alcoholism in literature
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Abstract In this paper we followed the links that are established between alcohol consumption and writing, and especially on how creativity and alcohol consumption are related. Thus, we will discuss the effects of drinking, as demonstrated until now, on the creative flow, and we will try to provide a substan... view more
In this paper we followed the links that are established between alcohol consumption and writing, and especially on how creativity and alcohol consumption are related. Thus, we will discuss the effects of drinking, as demonstrated until now, on the creative flow, and we will try to provide a substantial number of case examples of brilliant creative minds, that had been either diagnosed as being alcoholics or just known to be heavy drinkers. Our article will also comment on the general and particular theories that refer to this much discussed and somewhat controversial subject.... view less
Keywords
alcohol consumption; writing; literature; alcoholism; creativity
Classification
Social Problems
Cultural Sociology, Sociology of Art, Sociology of Literature
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 35-41
Journal
International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences (2015) 57
ISSN
2300-2697
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed